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Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 3 May 2014 09:10:50 -0400
...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers > , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel > washers. I need to know if...
Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 May 2014 08:38:48 -0400
The spring washers were cupped together in a short stack. A stack of the wave style lock washers will also work. The real problem...
Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -0400
...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers > , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel > washers. I need to know if...
2.1 exhaust spring washers
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 2 May 2014 20:14:27 -0400
...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel washers. I need to know if...
Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 20:58:52 -0400
...http://www.internationalsprings.com/wave_spring_washers.htm http://www.internationalsprings.com/disc_spring_intro.htm Yrs, d
Exhaust system discrepencies
Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:49:03 -0400
...The "donut" gasket end of the pipe is attached with diaphragm spring washers and bolts. 2. My original installation has a "donut" gasket on...
Re: [T2] A CV Question, if you please..
Historical mailing list - George Lyle
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:38:23 -0800
...So, why did VW > make the change with regard to these things? Relax your mind! The spring washers didn't pop your seals! My...
Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Sat, 4 Oct 1997 21:01:43 -0700
...I inserted the spacer between the upper spring seat and the car frame. See chapter 42.2 in the Bentley manual. The washers are...
Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:16:55 -0700
...Those are Schnorr washers? McMaster? I'm sure I've used spring washers with no ill effect. (bolts did not come loose) On 6...
Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:52 -0700
...generic name. > > http://www.internationalsprings.com/wave_spring_washers.htm > http://www.internationalsprings.com/disc_spring_intro.htm > > Yrs, > d -- Neil n 65 kb...
2.1 exhaust fastener question
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:48:20 -0700
...Are these just spring washers or something else? Can I use a spring like others do? The existing ones were pretty gone. Can I...
Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:22:49 -0700
...Washers have been on my mind lately. (Turns out that the Kennedy 3600 adaptor plate, flywheel do not require washers) Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:01:50 -0400
...Is "washer" the cup that sits in the retaining spring? There weren't any washers in brakes when opened up but if I"m...
Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:13:48 -0400
...find SS springs and the ordinary ones would rust away eventually. Recently I switched to SS flat washers and lock washers, alternating, three or...
Re: Exhaust Question
Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:40:02 EDT
...I used about six SS spring washers (like a little potato chip with a hole) and a slightly longer bolt to approximate the set...
Re: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:51:37 -0700
2 thrust washers and the spring in place. Judging from the number of bronze shavings and the fact that a couple teeth over from...
Paranoid maintenance pays off again.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:49:41 -0600
...be the poor condition of the spring washers that appear to be pretty much no longer spring washers. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:25:07 -0700
...The effect is much better than using spring spacers. They do, in effect, reduce the effectiveness of the coils. You can fabricate the washers...
Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:56:45 EDT
...Are these just spring washers or something else? Can I use a spring like others do? The existing ones were pretty gone. Can I...
Re: CV clean & repack questions
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:06:30 -0600
...to the washers on each bolt, then I prefer to use lock washers, but you should at least use the spring washers When you...
Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:31:02 -0700
...Is "washer" the > cup that sits in the retaining spring? > > There weren't any washers in brakes when opened up but > if I"m...
A CV Question, if you please..
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:02:33 -0800
...Anyway, I was wondering if the inclusion of the spring washers in any way contributed to the "oil in the CV joints" problem. So...
Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:58:38 -0400
...find SS springs and the ordinary ones would rust away eventually. Recently I switched to SS flat washers and lock washers, alternating, three or...
Carat table latch
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:07:34 -0700
...or dimensions of what to get? I tried some generic washers and springs and it doesn't seem like a normal round washer will...
Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:42:57 -0800
...the upper spring seat and the body, to raise the vanagon. If you want to raise it more, install more washers. Or to level...
Re: 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:27:50 -0400
...The purpose of those diaphragm springs is to keep the bolts tight during the heating/cooling that occurs there. Not to allow movement. When...
Re: wanted: exhaust part number
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:30:11 -0500
...washers -- a flat washer A8.4x15x4 (thick washer!) p/n 900 955 01 and a Belleville spring washer (aka concave spring washer, diaphragm spring...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:28:58 -0700
...better than using spring spacers. They do, > in effect, reduce the effectiveness of the coils. > > You can fabricate the washers easily from a 1...
Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:21:17 -0400
The true goal of those washers was to allow expansion of the bolts so the connection doesn't come loose when things cool off...
Carat pop-out table latch info needed
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:29:26 -0800
...So after some experiments with simple springs and washers, I suspect there's more to it: a spacer or some other specialty washer must...
Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
Historical mailing list - Roland
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:26:02 -0800
...Now I see in the EKTA above that they should be spring washers. Dennis, what is the risk with the split ring washers? I...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:02:23 -0400
...My old hardware had flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of the washers point toward the bushing...
Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:53 -0400
...Are these > just spring washers or something else? Can I use a spring like others > do? The existing ones were pretty gone. Can I...
Joys of lawn care - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:02:36 -0600
...socket that was lost last spring along the driveway. In addition I recovered a hand full of wavy washers and a few lock nuts...
Tranny update: flywheel off
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:01:48 -0500
...Looks like one spring is broke. I also found two split washers in the bellhousing yesterday when the tranny came out. Though it strange...
Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:45:44 -0400
...Also, that non stainless steel spring that keeps the door closed is probably about to not close it anymore.The wind will blow the...
Re: Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 16:23:43 -0600
...If I have a spring, and I > >| stick a piece of threaded rod through it and assemble together > >| some washers and nuts and such...
Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 1 Jun 2025 12:28:18 -0700
Thanks Dennis, that is very helpful and I'm sure I can find the Schnorr washers with this info. I'm cc'ing the...
86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
Historical mailing list - Gary Thaxter
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:20:11 -0400
...When I took the old one off, there were no "bolts with a big washer and 5 diaphragm springs" (on either side of the...
Re: Air cooled oil leak/timing
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 17 May 2003 05:29:46 -0700
...I've never heard of or read about plastic washers associated with the oil cooler, and certainly have never seen them in any engine...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 1 May 2009 13:17:39 -0400
...replacing rear shoes/springs this weekend. Should I look for some 16 OD X 14 ID X 1mm stainless washers, or not? John Meeks...
Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:32:38 -0400
...Is "washer" the > cup that sits in the retaining spring? > > There weren't any washers in brakes when opened up but > if I"m...
Re: Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:25:32 -0700
...On 9/30/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Why is a spring washer required on the M8 x 18 but not on...
Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
Historical mailing list - Skip
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:58:20 +0000
...washers switched around. I will address the radius rod mounts. I appreciate your effort to take a look at things. Thank you. New springs...
Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:08:45 -0800
...Essentially, the CMCSK elements are two rubber washers, and a dust cover. You reuse the present springs, and metal washers. I think the kit...
Re: Heater Blower Bearing
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:58:16 -0700
Is that the post where I glued a cap to the blower for the green doka? The washers , those spring type washers that I...
Re: CV Joint installation on half shaft
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 11:13:29 -0800
...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Joel Walker wrote: > > It included CKN joints, 80 gr of MOS2 grease, Lobro boots kit, > > w/hardware...
Re: Arm Rest Woes
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 17:47:59 -0700
Early Westies ( to '86, I believe) used bolts and washers. Later versions used the drift pin and peg arrangement. (According to the almighty Bentley...
Exploding Seat Belts!
Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 04:36:24 -0700
...spring and you know the rest - the spring used is pretty cool. I unbolted the remains from the seat frame, saved the washers and...
Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:17:09 -0800
...washers switched around. > >I will address the radius rod mounts.� I appreciate your effort to take a look at things.� Thank you. > >New springs...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:36 -0400
...My old hardware had > flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of the > washers point toward the bushing...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:23:32 -0400
...Then use a spring compressor to install the springs. It's been many years since I installed springs with a spring compressor, so I...
Re: wanted: exhaust part number
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:28 -0800
...washers -- a > flat washer A8.4x15x4 (thick washer!) p/n 900 955 01 and a Belleville > spring washer (aka concave spring washer, diaphragm spring...
Re: 81 Westy Panel Fasteners
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:55:38 -0800
FLAPS should have them if you mean the spring clip that a screw fits into. William ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Schlamp" <r.schlamp@SK...
Re: Westy Fridge Conversion questions
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:49:32 -0400
I put in a TF 65 this spring. Can't believe how quiet it is. I put rubber washers between any metal to metal...
Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:00:27 -0800
...washers switched around. >> >> I will address the radius rod mounts. I appreciate your effort to take a look at things. Thank you. >> >> New springs...
Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:26:19 -0600
The link seems to yield a page with washers of many different sizes. Larry A. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:47 PM...
Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Mon, 18 May 2009 09:51:08 -0700
The washers are spring washers and ACE has a pretty good selection of them. Once you get the wiper fixed, contact former list member...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:01:11 -0400
...Then use a spring compressor to install the springs. > It's been many years since I installed springs with a spring compressor, so > I...
Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:52:35 -0800
...friction between the two parts and and few washers between the bolt and the spring and tight , but not to much no more problem...