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• Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:11:52 -0700
  ...I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the > washer fluid filler tube on the inside right rear panel on a Vanagon. > anyone...
• Locally found substitute for felt flywheel washer?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Fri, 20 May 2005 23:54:32 -0700
  Hey folks, Just what it says, Is there a locally found (ie, FLAPS) felt flywheel washer for an 80 vanagon...Im about to button...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:56:47 -0500
  ...I have also cut out the mess and welded in 1-1/4" washers. You can also weld a washer on to what is...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:32:47 -0700
  ...ha ha.) > >> > >> Are Miguel et al talking about welding a washer, or part of a washer, > >> to ID of hole at frame? > >> > > > > > -- > Neil n...
• OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:31:16 -0400
  I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and the use of Mann or Mahle oil...
• stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:50:28 -0700
  ...4 licence plate lens screws, 4 bolts and washers for the overflow tank and licence plate door, two screws and washers for the sliding...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:15:56 -0500
  ...Jim On Sat, Jun 14, 2014 at 5:19 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote: > Hi list - windshield washer fluid pretty much runs...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:58:07 -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...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:22:10 -0600
  Has'nt anyone figured out how to fix this problem without removing the dash? It is VERY dangerous to not have working windsheild washers...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:46:16 -0800
  I'm thinking a relay for wiper washer pump might be a good thing. I don't get the impressive stream I used too...
• slow drip from oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:54:15 -0400
  After repairing my oil drain threads with a Time-Sert, and installing a new drain plug and washer tightened to spec, I am still...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 05:07:45 -0400
  John, the OEM gasket was and still is a flat copper washer which is also called a crush washer also although it does not...
• Re: Removing Stuck 1.6L Diesel Injector Heat Shields - Any Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 17:32:29 -0500
  ...Then, using a stack of various washers > and a bolt, I was able to pull the heat shield > free by threading the bolt through...
• 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...
• Front w. washer fluid tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:05:24 -0600
  Hi everybody, I just filled my washer fluid tank and it is now leaking back into the jug under the van. Questions: 1. How...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:00 -0700
  Hear Hear! I heard! ;) Just confused as nuts/washer on both sides were the same. The nuts don't "feel" like locking nuts, but...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:06:40 -0700
  ...the-front/ > > and I put a check valve on the windscreen washer line. I had it on my > old van, can't say if...
• Re: water pump for 76 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 17:12:29 MDT
  > David suggests: > >Windshield washer pumps are notorious for corroded connections and the > >setup for the water pump is similar...you might even find a...
• Unplug those Hose nozzles!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:05:30 -0700
  ...Thats right, get your own set of needles and you to can unplug your windshield washer nozzles .No need to ask your wife, with...
• Front door hinge pin update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 May 2015 14:19:58 -0700
  ...What I did manage to do was to insert two washers between the door hinge and the body part that the hinge is bolted...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 95 10:03:21 bst
  ...After replacing the valve inside the steering column to stop me getting a lap full of water every time I used them, the washers...
• Re: I Need A Parts Washer So Bad I Can't Stand It
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:12:53 EDT
  ...and ask: > >Why in the world do I want a parts washer in the first place? Why >don't I just >stick the part...
• Re: Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 22:11:06 EDT
  ...Check with a BMW bike shop, Beemers are festooned with crush washers. - would an o-ring work? >> An o-ring would work if the...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 05:48:03 -0700
  Ron wrote: "When installed, there was a large gap between the bonded rubber bushing and the eccentric washer when the bolt was loose. It...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my- source for bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:18:18 -0600
  All of the CV boots I've bought from Bus Depot always had TriSquare and those special serrated lock washers. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics...
• wing window
  Historical mailing list - Dean Staltare
  Tue, 7 May 2013 18:55:38 -0400
  ...The passenger side is nice and tightas expected and I can not see that 'bent' washer. So is there any way to adjust,tighten...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:32:54 -0500
  ...Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more > No, I didn't say or mean say that at all. The felt washer is...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:29:42 -0700
  The cover for the front window washer reservoir in my old 72 westy was the same as the vanagon rear wiper reservoir. Just one...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 13:24:30 -0300
  ...So for the oil plug over time something has to give, hopefully it is the washer. Also for this application the washer has to...
• Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:15:29 -0400
  ...I did acquire 20 gal of B100 biodiesel and put it in my parts washer. It cost me $3.50US/gal. I have only...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:28:45 -0800
  There are a lot of variables there, but in general a 'high-powered pressure washer' could 'damage and weaken' just about anything. Like many...
• Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:11:22 -0400
  ...Someone replaced three bolts with shorter, substandard > bolts and left the washers off. I've gotten all new bolts but they didn't > include...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:32:31 -0800
  ...On 11/17/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Mine was single flat washers. Be careful with the torque.... > > On Nov 17, 2016...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:35:20 -0700
  Scott, et al, I replaced my windshield washer pump a while back, and now have little flow (maybe 3 - 4"?), and have to wait...
• CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:08:28 +0000
  ...What would cause it? Can these washers be found easily? Since my new lobro joint didn't come with them, I'm assuming they...
• Re: Rear window washer sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:51:41 -0500
  ...Hence I deactivated the window washer pump - problem fixed :-) Take care, Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rico Sapolich" <JKrevnov@AOL.COM> Newsgroups: groupstudy.vanagon Sent...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 18:48:37 -0600
  ...cut the captive > head bolt washer (you can't slide 'em off) and replaced it with a > thinner washer, giving me six threads worth...
• felt washer on flywheel - is it necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:55:27 -0600
  ...The little felt washer is shredded. How critical is this felt washer? What are the consequences of not putting one back in? I cannot...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 13 Aug 2017 08:31:31 +0000
  ...ok to use pressure washer on westy top? or will that damage it? Thanks, Edward
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:18:42 -0400
  ...The nut and >washer is special. >The nut is a class 10.9 all metal (prevailing torque) lock nut. Also note >the eccentric washers...
• Washer fluid
  Historical mailing list - Goodtms4u
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:44:07 EDT
  Please keep in mind that I am a first time Vanagon owner when I ask where the windshield washer fluid jug is located? And...
• Carrying a washer in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:47:59 -0700
  Anyone ever transport a washing machine in their Westy? I may need to pick up a washer (and dryer - but I can get that...
• More Oil Plug Leaking - Quick Fix?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 12:40:57 -0700
  Hello List, I've ordered some new washers & a spare oil plug-- meanwhile, I've been unable to drive *anywhere for fear of my...
• Re: windshield washer nozzles-removing?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 16:40:50 -0600
  ...windshield washer nozzles-removing? > I was able to reach the one closest to the driver by removing the instrument > cluster and pinching the tabs...
• Syncro Vanagon lifting Brainwork
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:50:27 -0500
  ...I'm wondering what the correct thicknesses should be for the new spring washer and the new shock washer (for the upper mounting point...
• Re: What do you use in your parts washer
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:27:13 -0700
  ...What are you guys using in your parts washers or use when cleaning all the grease off engine parts, CV joints etc? Just found...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:32:37 -0400
  ...Once you added the washer, taking it out didn't change anything. Adding the washer caused the black spacer sleeve to seat farther down...
• 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: Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:37:33 -0400
  ...As the pulley the 3 groove pulleys do not use a washer. There is an o-ring under the pulley that seals the pulley...
• AT internals, plastic vs metal thrust washers?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:49:04 -0400
  ...I ran into a couple parts in the area of the planetary gear sets that are called thrust washers. There are 2 of these...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:18:44 -0600
  As Per FFA requirements all copper crush washers used on aircraft must be annealed before being reused by heating and then cooling in water...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:25:06 -0400
  ...The largest washers that even >came close to the right thickness were neoprene rather than rubber. What are you calling "rubber?" Neoprene is a...
• Re: Northern Hydraulics/Harbor Freight phone#'s?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 1996 22:54:53 -0500
  ...3.5 gal parts washer (Chicago Electric brand): $54.99 (free shipping, $3 handling fee per order) Mark mjanello@umich.edu '62 Kombi
• Front Windshield Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 11 May 1998 08:35:47 -0700
  Does anyone have any experience removing and repairing a leaky front windshield washer reservoir? Mine leaks like a sieve! The bolts that hold it...
• Re: front window washer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:20:30 -0800
  ...John Rodger Ottawa Canada 88 Westy 00 Jetta TDI Chad and Jen wrote: > > I'm curious about my front windshield washer..Where is the...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:06:58 -0800
  Patti, Van-Cafe includes fresh crush washers with filters, at least they did on the last batch I ordered. Plus you get cookies in...
• Re: Clear Vision!
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:08:21 -0700
  ...windshield washer reservoir > in the vanagon, you have to use antifreeze > protection washer fluid; otherwise it will > freeze and break the windshield washer system...
• Re: Clear Vision!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:33:54 -0500
  ...windshield washer reservoir >in the vanagon, you have to use antifreeze >protection washer fluid; otherwise it will >freeze and break the windshield washer system...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:37:45 CST6CDT
  ...not so? anybody seen an accessory for > a shop air compressor that would turn it into a "pressure washer"??? i sure > could use something...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:30:15 -0400
  ...it's OK to use the Karcher pressure washer but it's safer to use the flat nozzle wand (do not use the cone...