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Re: squeaks
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 Jun 1999 15:43:57 -0700
...between applications of Slick 50 One Lube with Teflon spray lubricant to the upper bushings. Even easier for the lazy or non-mechanically inclined...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:51:34 -0800
...Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I...
Re: DISTRUBUTOR FOR 91 CARAT VANAGON NEEDED
Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 12:45:46 GMT
A competent machine shop can rebush the dist, even if it doesn't have bushings to begin with. Some of the old bosh dists...
Re: Shifter hemisphere bushing
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:40:04 -0600
T Were you trying to ask ~ If the hemisphere portion of the shift lever bushing that has the retaining tabs to the upper spring...
Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:46 -0500
...I already have all the control arm bushings and such. Thanks, Jim
Front end bushings
Historical mailing list - tina canny
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:57:38 -0800
Hello I was wondering if I could get advice; my 1985 VANAGON needs front in bushings. How much work it is to do this...
Rear trail arm bushes r&r
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:02:59 -0400
Rear bushing r&r is on my project list for this spring along with a few other things. Has anyone done it? Any words...
Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
Historical mailing list - email99
Fri, 7 May 2010 02:10:45 -0400
Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro control arm doesn't require welding, I wondered if syncros suffered the...
Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bush question.
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:36:01 -0700
...If I put my hand on the shift lever that rattling noise stops so I'm pretty sure that the bushing, identified as "711...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Mon, 8 Feb 2016 15:53:09 -0600
...Down FarEnough so the "Bushing" > is > > Clear of the Ears You will Need a "Tool" to remove the Old "Bushing" ~ > > Here is a link...
Re: starter swap
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 8 Aug 2016 22:42:19 -0700
I assume it's possible to remove that starter bushing, drivetrain mounted, but it's not needed in your case. ( A shop did a...
Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:53:58 -0800
Maybe, but the early bushing needs to be pretty pliable for installation. The later type sandwiches between 2 metal cups but the early version...
Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:35:11 -0500
I did my own upper control arm bushings and took them to the dealer for spot welding, they said they don't do it...
Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 15 May 2003 09:27:16 -0700
...Give the rubber strut and control arm bushings a good spraying and take it around the block a few times before it dries or...
Re: KYB Jelly
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 May 2003 09:06:15 -0500
...Does this make any sense? I > may try > adding a shim under the bushing or under the cup. The bushing just > doesn't > look...
Re: suspension bushings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:19:20 -0700
I am replacing the upper control arm bushings this weekend. Bus Depot has them for about $120 for all four. Easy job if you...
poor cornering - too much sway
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:03:31 -0500
...Would I gain much by simply replacing the torsion/sway bar bushings? Are OEM bushings okay our should I go with urethane bushings? I...
Re: Urathane bushings?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 6 May 2012 21:46:05 -0700
...there are urathane? >> (Spelling) >> bushings available for our rigs? I plan on replacing upper,lower and >> strut >> rod bushings as well as balljoints! And...
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:59:57 -0800
...We also > have the double ball shift levers new and the center bushing. There is > only one other bushing that is at the universal...
Vanagon List appears to be working now.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:42:30 +0000
...Sorry, no advice I can give you regarding Lower control arm bushing, hope emails start flowing again, volks with knowledge will reply. Rich San...
Re: Westy Lean Solution?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:01:26 -0700
...Todd '88 Westy Jay L Snyder wrote: >I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the >rear suspension...
Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:45:13 -0500
They can go to as much as 1/4" play at the end bushing. Mine was that bad, till I replaced it. Wished that...
Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:00:05 -0400
...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > mee too, > Sid in New Orleans. maybe a group tool effort, parts too? just an idea. >
Rubber Steering column bushings
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:55:02 -0400
Hey Volks, I've been looking around but cannot seem to find the little rubber bushings that reside where the steering column connects just...
Re: Common front end rattles?
Historical mailing list - Neil
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:32:27 -0700
...the bracket can bolt up to frame, the bushing might have the correct or correct looking ID for bar but there can be a...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
...I just took both wishbones to a real mechanic with a press to do the bushing replacement. Once the new bushings are pressed in...
how so I install stabilizer link bushings?
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:45:13 -0400
How does one usually install the stabilizer bar bushings that join the horizontal bar to the downward link? Do I need to press them...
Wanted source for solid rod bushing
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 06:19:40 -0500
...I am looking for source for solid bronze rod bushings (with two oil holes), part # 021-105-431A. All the usual sources (BusDepot, CIP...
Who sells Radius Bushings????
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 17:44:09 -0800
...Anyone know where to buy JUST the rubber bushings? I think i can re-use my old rods. thanks 84' Westy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:59:12 -0700
...Squeaking bushings upfront ??<BR>><BR>>I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to<BR>>do...
Piece of metal rod stuck in rubber bushing, how remove?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 96 19:53:32 EDT
The right front link of the sway bar on my '82 westy is broken off just where it attaches in a rubber bushing on...
Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:10:55 -0400
...Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings I'm trying to complete and order for my front suspension...
Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:41:31 -0700
...Were the new bushings spot welded in > place? Or just pressed in > >place? > > Yep, I spot welded 'em in place. > > > >Question two: could the...
Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:07:41 -0400
...jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the > urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW! >
Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 12 May 2012 19:05:26 -0700
...Re: [VANAGON] trouble installing new starter bushing > She's running really well now and finally has a name: Phoenix. > John
Re: Side middle window bushings
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Wed, 9 May 2001 23:23:17 -0700
...Side middle window bushingsReference those sliding window end guides (281 847 723B) I used a utility knife to trim back the tabs and then...
Squeaky upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - dneu
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:43:31 -0700
Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you...
Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:13:28 +0200
...to cut the old tack welds, whack the old bushings out, insert the new bushings by hand, and re-assembly. Can that be done...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
...I just took > both wishbones to a real mechanic with a press to do the bushing > replacement. Once the new bushings are pressed in...
Re: Squeaking front bushings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:44:24 -0800
...Squeaking front bushings Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. Jim > On Feb 24, 2015, at 5...
Re: Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:19:32 -0700
I'm pretty sure I got my rear bushings at Van-Cafe.... On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 3:40 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose...
Re: Syncro Driveshaft help/input needed
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:37:18 -0700
Jay, As Alistair mentioned 2 bushings (sleeve bearings) are required. I had a bunch of them manufactured a few years back and I'm...
Re: Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bush question.
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 08:32:42 -0400
Tom, we have this bushing. Not sure where you are getting your part number for it but the one you are showing is a...
Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:35:59 -0500
...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
Re: Trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:15:30 -0400
Lots of vasoline, and compress the rear bushing with that no hub cast iron coupling (take rubber part out of the middle and use...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -0800
...Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement? Yes, the tack welds are needed. Mig! I have seen the bushings spin. The top ball joint bolts need...
Re: Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:05:30 -0700
...I cut open a > few of > my failed bushings and always found rust damage and washed-out lubricant. > When walking through the plumbing dept...
Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:32:38 -0700
...The upper control arm bushings look easy enough also, but require grinding a tack weld out and re-welding it after the bushing is...
Re: Squeaking front bushings
Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:15:04 -0600
...Back a 100 years or so this was SOP on cars and trucks of the 50's & 60's with bushings and no grease...
Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:34:39 -0500
> These bushings are "shot" on my 86'. I have looked at different manuals > that say take it to the dealer, because of spot welding...
Re: Squeak, rattle, and roll
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:24:42 -0700
Probably your upper control arm bushings are squeaking. Mine started squeaking at about 150,000 miles. I have found Slick 50 One Lube spray...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Mon, 8 Feb 2016 22:20:12 -0500
...Down FarEnough so the "Bushing" >> is >> >> Clear of the Ears You will Need a "Tool" to remove the Old "Bushing" ~ >> >> Here is a link...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:47:38 -0500
What? The shop couldn't do the bushing cause they were "so" worn? The more worn the more they need to be replaced I...
Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:02:07 -0500
...But, given the difficulty of adjusting the steel sleeves in the mounted bushings I am glad I used the whole bushings and reducer. Over...
Re: Non-garbage manual steering racks?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:36 -0700
...Inside the rack on the passenger side, there is a tubular bushing that is held in with a circlip and goes around the rack...
upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
Re: REAR CONTROL ARMS
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:28:20 -0700
...I use a cutting disc on both of the inside edges of the plates the hold the bushing. I replace bushing sleeve and bolt...
Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:05:29 -0500
...The most expensive option is original design upper control arm bushings. If you consider the price of a couple of sets of original design...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:52:37 -0400
While on the subject, Has anyone tried Loogie's PowerFlex polyurethane bushings. Pricey but I'm really thinking about it. http://www.thesamba.com...
Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sun, 8 Jan 2006 21:35:13 +0000
...Control Arm Bushing Squeak? >Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500 > >The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak...