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• Re: Windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:20:25 +0000
  ...Your wiper arms are old and need to be replaced.  The lead in the connedt6ion point at the base of the arm is worn...
• FS: misc Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
  ...Vanagon, usable condition, needs some stitching - front wiper washer pump - rear wiper washer pump - rear wiper arm - 2 door handles, black - emergency brake plastic...
• Hella Raintronic wipers (was: Why I hate UPS...)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:13:19 +1200
  ...PG also has Bonrath 4-nozzle wiper jet kits which attach to the wiper arms. Apparently truckies love these. I got one for $24CD...
• AFM repair
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Tue, 30 May 2000 13:35:01 -0400
  ...the PC board slightly, to provide a new place for the wiper arm to contact. The AFM which I am looking at has its...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:03:33 -0800
  ...wipers slippery? > > > >Anyone got anything else like that? > > > >tabe johnson /87 westy > > Swarups. Motor Up*. Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel > additives. Armor...
• Odds and Ends
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:25:02 -0600
  ...H axle (1) rear wiper motor (1) rear washer bottle and pump (1) rear wiper arm (1) front wiper motor (1) coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:43:01 -0800
  ...Also missing the rear wiper arm. On Jan 2, 2008 2:44 PM, Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Did 1985 Vanagons come...
• Vanagon windshield wipers ???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:21:58 -0500
  ...metal) permanently fastened to the front windshield wipers, similar to the tacky aftermarket plastic wiper arm (double/triple blades) seen in auto parts stores...
• Cat-Gard(tm)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:08:24 -0500
  ...The weight and velocity of the cats spell trouble for the little teeth on the conical stud that mounts the wiper arm base. This...
• Re: Windshield Wiper Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 May 2000 10:18:36 -0400
  ...I checked >my Bentley's but thought I could move the arm up a little bit just by just >loosening the external screw rather...
• Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:33:12 -0500
  ...If not, you've used up that arm. A new arm should be good for more than one of these and I imagine will...
• Re: # 16 Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 07:29:52 -0600
  ...the rear wiper ---they had the wiper > arm > taped, and the fuse blew---- > It's the fuse for the rear wiper, and the rear...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 07:44:12 -0400
  ...When you wash your van, clean your wiper blades with rubbing alcohol, then wipe them down with Armor All or a similar nurturing spray...
• Re: Fixed my wiper arm on my lunch break!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 May 2009 16:42:02 -0400
  At 04:30 PM 5/20/2009, Jim Felder wrote: >I took care of that with a file card. Remember those? Can you even...
• a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:40:59 -0800
  ...I tried pressing in on the steering column arm w. the wiper controls and nothing happened. thanks, Paul __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share...
• How to Remove and Replace ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 14:44:03 EST
  ...Undo the slotted screws that hold the blinker/wiper arms to the assembly and remove the arm assembly. 8. Pull the ignition switch housing...
• Re: Rear Wiper Motor Fizzle/Sizzle 91 Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:43:04 -0500
  ...And so another cautionary note - be sure to remove the wiper arm and the little plastic hood from the rear wiper and oil the...
• '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 09:43:00 -0700
  ...I've cleaned the wiper arm and track on the AFM and it seemed to have helped but not eliminated the problem. Any other...
• Re: Dashboard Tray...and options on vans, (and oddly optioned 85's)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:43:02 EST
  ...had rear wiper.. had the big old steering wheel - which meant it had no power steering..(looked under the engine, yep, no PS pump...
• Re: Unintended consequences
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:37:24 -0700
  I would suggest you get an actual VW version that programs the delay with normal intermittent wiper lever action, not with wash/wipe action...
• Re: Windshield leaking or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 14:14:48 -0700
  ...The only cure was to replace the wiper arm pivot shafts and outer bits ..... Pete C -- Pete Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com Sacramento, CA, USA...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:58:08 -0500
  ...operation fuel injection system including >of the AFM spring tension or wiper arm is not valid. This is the point >I'm trying to...
• stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:50:28 -0700
  ...and 3 nuts and washers for the windshield wipers.(these will keep your wiper arms in proper position).Optional will be sets for the...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:25:49 -0600
  ...Evidently this > requires a new wiper arm, as the damaged piece seems not to be > replaceable. Is that true? > > A couple of other questions...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +1200
  ...Take the wiper arms >off and use a good penetrate/lubricant on the bushings. Stay away from >WD40(pet peeve), nowhere on the can...
• Re: Westy fresh water tank gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 13:56:47 -0300
  ...Mazolla time? Is there a wiper arm type sender that's dying? tim s.
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:05 -0600
  ...AFM wiper arm path cleaning, 2. Installing the magic VW cable or a capacitor between 2 and 4. 3. Change the AFM 4. Change...
• Da Parts
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:32:21 -0600
  ...20) interior door panel fastener's (1) rear window wiper arm (1) rear wiper motor (1) rear widow washer tank and pump (1) all...
• Vanagn Seats sold
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:21:25 -0800
  ...tomorrow I pick up my own parts for upgrades (a grab bar for my driver side and another aerodynamic wiper arm for the passenger...
• Re: Cat-Gard(tm)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:18:31 -0700
  ...for the little teeth on the > conical stud that mounts the wiper arm base. This sort of thing can't go on > indefinitely; something...
• Re: rear wiper won't work
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:55:27 -0500
  ...the test lamp should come on, going out briefly as the wiper arm moves through the "park" position. If the motor blows the fuse...
• F.S. Re: rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:51:13 -0500
  ...Good used rear wiper motor and I'll throw in the arm . Bench tested. NO DOA guaranty. $45 plus shipping PLease P-mail me...
• <wanted>: rear wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 14:02:21 -0400
  Hi All, I need the rear unit, motor and gearbox, not the whole arm assembly. Supposedly '80-91 year fits. Local junkyard guy had...
• Re: intermittant part II
  Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
  Fri, 3 May 96 12:18:38 bst
  ...the >first position where bump it up a little and the wipers sweep once, the >low position, and the high position. That accounts for...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:25:28 -0300
  ...wrote: >> >>> Hi All;What gives? I need a new drivers side wiper arm, the one with the >>> wing. I have checked out a few...
• Re: who bought diesel van...(NVC) (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 11:22:49 EST
  ...of big Cats...all diesels.. :<) and they looked like they could do alot more damage than just making your wiper arms loose, stan.. :<) chris
• Re: aircooled dash removal prep - what to get, and where?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:50:25 -0700
  ...Is a new wiper motor the answer? > Since you're pulling the dash, if you have an old school 12V > charge, and are savvy...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:44:19 -0400
  ...s rear wiper will both spray and wipe while I pull back on the >stalk. > >> When I release the stalk - the wiper finishes it...
• Re: Cat-Gard(tm)
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:17:39 -0400
  ...The > weight and velocity of the cats spell trouble for the little teeth > on the > conical stud that mounts the wiper arm base. This...
• Re: Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 20:22:21 -0400
  ...I guess what I didn't specify is that before I started wiggling the wiper arm the front washer spray worked fine.. Now it...
• Bucking vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 15:01:15 -0600
  ...But If I hold the AFM wiper arm so it does not go to the point that drives it to bog, it speeds up...
• Re: Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 12:10:46 -0700
  ...Some on the list suggested adjusting the wiper arm in the air box in respect to the air damper. It made a great improvement...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:36:45 -0400
  ...metal from the splines of the shaft and >then tighten the arm back on so the splines could bite fresh. > >I once tightened too...
• Re: weirdest vanagon ad yet?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:33:31 -0600
  ...arm rests? On 11/19/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > Ditto. Although a neighbor DID drop a note under my wiper blade...
• anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:27:34 -0800
  Hi Folks -- My wiper/washer switch/stalk kind of "exploded" when I was testing the "pull-back to spray" function (in the dark) because...
• Re: Jetta bucking syndrome? Also AFM Cover
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 2 May 2002 17:54:35 -0700
  ...of a Jetta, and loosened and moved the plate under the wiper arm to give it an unwarn track. -Dana- "John P. Flaherty" wrote...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - dahn van laarz
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:37:05 -0800
  ...Also missing the rear wiper arm.> > On Jan 2, 2008 2:44 PM, Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@sbcglobal.net> wrote:> > > Did 1985 Vanagons come...
• Re: ok here we go...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 05 Oct 94 18:28:21 CDT
  ...and you will have to tinker with it by wiggling the wiper arm. i can't describe exactly what to do cause i don...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - WDean Balmer
  Fri, 29 May 2026 18:22:03 -0600
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• .. while we're talking about wipers ...
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 01:38:59 GMT
  ...I've bent the wipers, the arms, the blades; I've bought new wipers with cute little aerofoils at fifteen pounds a pop; I...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:00:06 -0800
  ...I tried pressing in on the steering column arm w. the wiper controls and nothing happened. thanks, Paul __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share...
• Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
  Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:14 -0500
  ...Fuse Panel and wiring from under dash Indicator light/wiper arms and mechanism (from steering colum) 1985 original manuals for vanagon and for westy...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:56:26 -0700
  ...Evidently this requires a new wiper arm, as the damaged >> piece seems not to be replaceable. Is that true? >> >> A couple of other questions...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:56:12 -0600
  ...clips and assorted plastic plugs that often get lost > from windshield wiper arms, seat belt bolts. The zip lock bag is good. Rubber parts...
• Re: Wipers Slow
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 14:43:01 EST
  > > On my '84 Westy the wiper blades move only at a slow speed on either = > high or low settings. Would this be the problem...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 20:47:26 -0700
  ...The wiper had not worn completely through the track or else I would > have moved the board over slightly so the wiper would have...
• Re: Who had black plastic fastener cover for windshield wipers?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:20:03 EDT
  ...I think they were the same for all Vanagons, the black plastic button that covers the nut that holds the wiper arm on the...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:37 -0800
  ...wipers slippery? > > > > > >Anyone got anything else like that? > > > > > >tabe johnson /87 westy > > > > Swarups. Motor Up*. Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel > > additives. Armor...
• black plastic steering column covers, upper and lower
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 13:35:41 EDT
  ...one that goes on top that the directional and > wiper control arms go out of and the other one clips on under the wheel...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:27:42 -0300
  ...wiper arm > > I was just thinking the same. > > The Hyena just went in storage this morning … when I can get access to it, I...