Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:23:00 -0500
Reply-To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
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From: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
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Torn Mud-flaps CAN be repaired!
I removed the mu-flap, breaking the clips on the body, as I described
earlier.
Then I experimented with a product called "Automotive Goop", to repair the
rip. It dried into a flexible clear substance, much like rubber or silicone.
I also plugged the body holes with it when I put the flap back on. I think
it'll hold up for a good while, I don't know how well it'll work in our
winters though.
In any case, it saved me 80 bucks, and keeps my original equipment intact.
Bought the product at Canadian Tire for about 3 Two-nies.
Cheers!
Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
-----Original Message-----
From: Horace K. Sawyer <firestream@mindspring.com>
To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Date: Sunday, April 18, 1999 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
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>My new mudflap set me back $79.95 from Bus Depot. Ouch. And its not even
>on the van yet . . .
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>Remember, they won't tell me how to install the right side flap.
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>Glad you got yours off, better plan on getting a new in time. At least
>yours will just slide right on in there.
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>HKS
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>91 Westy
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>At 03:15 PM 4/18/99 -0500, you wrote:
>>Well, it wasn't quite like that!
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>>There are no slots in the body panel, just two circular holes for metal
>>studs in the mud-flap to go into.
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>>Yes, the mud-flap did just pull out. However, both star fixtures or clips
on
>>the studs, used to hold the thing in broke.
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>>I took the flap into our kitchen, washed it carefully in the sink (!!!),
>>dried it, and am now waiting to see if the "Automotive Goop" adhesive will
>>hold the torn flap together. I am not optimistic, but it was any easy
thing
>>to try.
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>>A word of warning: Do not kick your mud flap in the winter to knock off
the
>>ice you've collected. It may crack. (BTDT)
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>>The two holes in the body are now covered with masking tape in the
meantime.
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>>Q: If April Showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
>>A: Pilgrims (groan!!)
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>>Cheers!
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>>Marshall Ruskin
>>84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Rubatoguy <Rubatoguy@mindspring.com>
>>To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
>>Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>Date: Sunday, April 18, 1999 1:28 PM
>>Subject: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
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>>>You might look in the Bentley manual, as I think there is a section on
how
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>>>the body attachments fit. I'd guess that there are holes drilled in the
>>body
>>>that the studs fit into, and if the slots in the studs are facing down,
>>then the
>>>idea would be that the flap is pushed into the body and then down, so
that
>>the
>>>body panel slides up into the slot in the stud - which would also hold it
>>in.
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>>>Also, for the person who was having trouble getting theirs off, once you
>>unscrew
>>>the bottom, try sliding the mud flap directly UP before you try pulling
it
>>out.
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>>>Well, that is my guess..
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>>>Todd
>>>'88 Westy
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>>>Marshall Ruskin wrote:
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>>>> Gee whiz. That's too bad.
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>>>> I wonder what the problem is. Maybe they don'y know, either. I'd say
>>return
>>>> it if you're not getting any satisfaction.
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>>>> You can order them from JustKampers in the UK, BTW.
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>>>> Cheers!
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>>>> Marshall Ruskin
>>>> 84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Horace K. Sawyer <firestream@mindspring.com>
>>>> To: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
>>>> Date: Saturday, April 17, 1999 9:01 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
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>>>> >I just bought a right mudflap from BusDepot but they have yet to
respond
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>>>> >how to install it. I've asked twice. No instructions.
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>>>> >The top part has two bronze looking studs about 3/4 inch length. They
>>>> >apparently go into the body, but there is no threading on them. I
don't
>>>> >have any idea how they fasten, or what to. The studs do have a slot
in
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>>>> >end that a small screwdriver would fit.
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>>>> >That's all I know . . .
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>>>> >HKS
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>>>> >At 04:54 PM 4/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
>>>> >>Hi Everybody:
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>>>> >>I am trying to remove the mud flap that is on the driver's side at
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>>>> >>front. (My only mud flap).
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>>>> >>I have removed the two screws that attach the flap (through a metal
>>bar)
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>>>> >>the underbody, no problem.
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>>>> >>However, the flap is still held onto the body, through a blind
>>connector
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>>>> >>some kind, along it's side. The bottom connector is removed, just the
>>side
>>>> >>connectors I'm having trouble with.
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>>>> >>How is this removed? I cannot get to the other side of the connector,
>>as
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>>>> >>appears to be inside a closed cavity, just behind the front
wheelwell.
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>>>> >>TIA,
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>>>> >>Marshall Ruskin
>>>> >>84 Westy Iron Igloo
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