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• Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:46:22 -0700
  ...IIRC the windshield washer bottle >was still under the left side floor. Why not use one of those >headlight washer tanks? They go on...
• 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...
• FW: how to replace temp sensor II?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:51:22 -0400
  ...I have the part and read the Bentley which shows in the diagram, some type of ring or washer. The Bentley does not tell...
• Re: Rear Washer Reservoir Cap Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:33:51 +0000
  ...Jim On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 4:45 PM Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > The filler cap on my rear washer tank...
• How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 12:04:25 -0700
  ...Empited out my solvent tank and found the little two hole washer things that were originally on bolts holding the outer CV's and...
• Re: washers
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 16:07:14 +0000
  ...washers those washers are fiber and break easily when you take them out. I made one with a piece of rubber from the bicycle...
• Re: Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:53:00 -0700
  ...Low windshield washer pressure For all of you who think that the washer fluid pressure is low... I was adjusting the spray pattern yesterday...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-549)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 17:56:36 -0600
  ...Any lop-sided shim/washer would only effect the seal at the base of the plug. I can't imagine a washer that could...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:50:06 -0700
  ...Both those metals anneal by quenching, not slow cool. >>>> >>>> alistair >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2012-10-02, at 2:46 PM, Ed wrote: >>>> >>>>> The sealing washers are...
• Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:14:39 -0700
  For all of you who think that the washer fluid pressure is low... I was adjusting the spray pattern yesterday trying to compensate for...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:47:43 -0400
  ...They're called Schnoor washers, and should be available from most vendors. They're lock washers, which work much better than common split-ring...
• ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 23:06:38 +0000
  I've pulled together most everything I will need to replace my broken sway bar downlink except for the two cupped large steel washers...
• behr radiator vent bolt washer size.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 12:28:49 -0400
  hi, I have a behr replacement radiator and the vent bolt has a copper washer but the threads are into the plastic tank and...
• Windshield washer tank cracked
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:34:35 -0600
  Hello vanheads! The windshield washer tank on my 82 westy diesel has a crack along the bottom which prevents the tank from holding fluid...
• Re: windscreen washer filler...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Eiffert
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 19:36:42 EST
  ...seem to find the reservoir that I fill to make the "washer" work. > Pulled off the grill but no luck.any help? > Lift the...
• How do you paint lots of bolts,efficently?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:20:12 -0700
  ...I need to paint lots of nuts,bolts,and washers.Does anyone have a good way to do this? I Poke holes in a...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 08:08:41 -0400
  ...1) Walk into hardware store 2) Ask for "four of those washers withe the domed screens that go on washing machine hoses 3) In...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:25:56 -0800
  I'd call those 'washers' or 'dished washers' .. they are not any kind of 'plate' really. it's hardly a wear item unless yours...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 05:49:35 EDT
  ...Three screws and flat washers for the gas filler neck to plastic surround. Screws, nuts and washers for the licence plate on the rear...
• Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:36:26 -0400
  ...I now use the fiber or nylon washers and torque around 12 ft. lbs or the hollow copper "crush" washers. The solid washers really...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:17:01 -0700
  That's the point (heh) of toothed lock washers. The teeth can cut through paint easily when properly torqued. Stick a Belleville washer over...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:46:46 -0500
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts Hi, I am happy to report that I have just placed my Zetec in my...
• Re: Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:40:02 EDT
  ...At both connections I used longer stainless steel bolts, a #10 SS washer, a stiff spring I found at a mom-and-pop hardware...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:57:37 -0400
  ...installing new luggage rack seals ::: :::Joy, you knw the washer that goes in the hose of your washing machine, :::that :::have a screen on...
• Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 04:23:31 -0400
  ...I managed to make the washer fluid stop spraying. Is this a common problem or known problem if so how do I fix it...
• 85 Westy front left antenna missing rubber grommet?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 20:58:04 -0400
  Is the antenna on this rig supposed to have a rubber "washer" between the black plastic base and the rig? (Original antenna) Mine's...
• Windshield Washer
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Baskin
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 14:40:32 -0800
  ...How do I repair my inoperative front windshield washer? The pump makes noise upon operation and, yes, the reservoir is full. I tied threading...
• Re: felt washer
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 01:31:57 -0500
  ...What does the felt washer go to/used for? > > Jere
• Re: Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:08:02 -0400
  1-Steel washer 2-Rubber ring 3-crankshaft seal 4-woodruff key 5-Pulley 6-Bolt Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm >1...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:31:03 -0600
  ...Proper torque >>> >>> >> and proper lock >> >> >>>washers are all that's needed to keep them from >>> >>> >>coming loose. >> >>So these are dealer only items? On...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:11:12 -0800
  ...ha ha.) >> >> Are Miguel et al talking about welding a washer, or part of a washer, >> to ID of hole at frame? >> > -- Neil n...
• Re: removal of window washer sprayer
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:07:36 -0700
  ...removal of window washer sprayer I am getting my Westy repainted and would like to remove the window washer sprayers. Without damaging them, how...
• Re: AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 01:36:28 -0400
  ...AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers? I'm still working on putting my AT back together. I ran into a couple parts in...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:41:14 -0700
  ...I would heat the copper > or Aluminium washers and quench them. Well, even Bob Hoover agrees > (http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.ca/2006/11/vw-annealing...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:13:29 -0700
  Well, yeah, if you don't gots metal to crunch lock washer teeth into, then ALL ground wires need to be brought out into...
• Wiper-washer relay
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 15:54:15 -0700
  First my windshield washer stopped then the wipers stopped (when I hit the switch to wash the window). I was looking at the wiring...
• Re: Washer wiper problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:35:36 -0500
  ...Washer wiper problem > Hello > The front washer/wiper operation is non functional on both of my 87 vans. > The intermittent, low and high wiper...
• Re: Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 12:14:42 -0500
  ...Parts Washer I got a new 40 gallon Parts Washer, what would be the best solvent to fill it with? Thanks Adam
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:23:03 -0500
  ...LOL! The leak was repaired via a new washer. But that is good to know about the Loctite 518. Thanks for that tip. John...
• Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:47:24 -0400
  ...I was able to install it without the thrust washers. My solution was to lower the washers in to place with a dental pick...
• Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again - figured out
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:44:59 -0400
  At 04:49 PM 9/9/2010 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Weirdness .. >you'd think if the washer/wiper stalk can sent out...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 29 May 2026 17:14:38 +0200
  I can´t confirm the lock washer, but the ripped hole in the washer arm has lost its teeth. Then, all you can do...
• Re: Manual Transmission Mount Bolt Grade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:08:01 -0400
  ...As important if not more is the quality of any washers used. A good bolt and nut does not matter if the washer deforms...
• Re: Flying without pilot (bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:49:18 -0800
  ...The Bentley > > manual shows a spacer and felt washer should be with the pilot > > bearing, but they are nowhere to be found (also an...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:23:04 -0700
  Copper Crush Washers cost next to nothing. I'm not so so much of a cheep tightwad to re-use something that is supposed...
• Rotten eggs located
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 22 Feb 1997 20:59:45 -0000
  ...It is from the front windscreen washer fluid. It now clicks into place that the only time I got the smell was when I...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:15:33 EST
  ...Purchase two generic windshield washer pumps and have each one feed a nozzle. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab...
• Re: Where is Front Washer Bottle 87GL?!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 May 1997 01:28:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Magee) writes: << Volks, I know in my wanderings underneath and about this vehicle I have found the front washer bottle, but have since lost...
• Re: Parts needed: '87
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 4 May 2008 19:50:57 -0700
  ...need of a few parts: >Coolant overflow tank >Windshield washer fluid tank >Windshield washer pump >Rear hatch lock cylinder and pushbutton >Power mirror switch...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:24:10 -0400
  ...Just a little bit will seal these things right up even with re-used seal washers. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:31:09 -0500
  ...When the transmission was removed from > my van, it was discovered this sleeve was missing, as well as the felt > washer that is also...
• Upper control arm bushings, checking
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Upper control arm bushings, checking
  May 31, 1988
  ...NOTE When checking the bushings, both front wheels must be on the ground. * Bolt head or nut/washer must be postioned in center of...
• Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:14:54 -0800
  ...The front shock dust covers were broken, the new shock threads did not protrude above the washer making it "impossible" for the mechanic to...
• Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:32:20 -0700
  Hey, today as I was changing my coolant, I lost the little washer that goes under the radiator�bleeder screw.� It doesn't seem...
• FW: Windshield washer resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:19:11 -0400
  ...Windshield washer resevoir > Has anyone found a vendor for these? mine split and I need to replace > it, broke the nipples off the one...
• '84 washer pump
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:05 -0800
  currently troubleshooting my washer fluid problem... not getting any fluid to windows... not even a humming from the pump... reservoir is full. does anyone...
• air pressurized bus washer bottles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:25:00 EST
  ...well thats better than the 64-67 bus washer bottle that you had to pump the rubber cap with your finger to get the...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
  for an '88 headlight washer, parts list shows a relay pn: 701955200 Don't know if that provides a clue. Seems maybe it's...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:25:02 -0400
  I have never had a problem with needing to use a used crush washer in a pinch, (ha!) and it isn't as if...
• Re: Rear windshield washer hose
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:12:06 -0400
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1460556390773/page_54_1369/wiper-washer-hose-per-foot.html Marc Perdue On Sat, Apr 9, 2016...