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• Re: Jumpseat install questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 19:42:36 -0400
  ...Bolts with large washers work OK for the bracket/latch assembly. Since welding the bottom plates and sockets will involve lots of heat, fire...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 4 May 1995 08:09:52 -0500 (CDT)
  On Mon, 1 May 1995, Ron Lussier wrote: > Along these lines, are all VW nozzles simple streams? Are there any > spray/atomizer nozzles, either...
• Re: Vanagon Brochures from Around the world - found Ad for those quad headlights...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 01:33:48 -0500
  ...4 round headlights (different style than SA) with integral headlight washers, even that rare 4 beam foglight for the lower grill. Not to mention...
• Plumbing layout for headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:36:30 -0400
  Greetings, all, I picked up a European washer tank with the high-pressure headlamp-squirter pump along with the relay and wiring harnesses to...
• Automatic Transmission Failing?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:45:20 -0700
  ...He told me they were thrust washers that had broken. There is no sign of improper operation or noise from the tranny with 260...
• Re: Bilstien install question
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 8 May 2008 14:25:20 -0500
  ...I also installed mine without these washers, without any ill effects so far. -Jarrett 89 Westy On May 8, 2008, at 10:20 AM...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:27:27 -0800
  ...Something else for your > > parts list. > > > > Neil. > > > > > > > > > >> On 11/17/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Mine was single flat washers. Be careful...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:03:05 -0800
  ...I was told that these different > thickness washers applied to the non-Synchro's also (although not shown to be > so in Bentley). When...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:36:32 -0600
  ...The washers at the top were in pretty good shape but the ones on the bottom weren't. I bought some 3/8 x...
• Re: anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:34:32 -0700
  ...anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper > | > |86 Wolfsburg Weekender. > |no washers to windshield . > |install brazilain new pump, opertae it 30 times. > |in two days...
• Re: Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:24:22 -0700
  ...And it using washers >> make sure >> they are also hardened. >> >> Dennis >
• 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Wed, 4 May 2011 15:36:07 -0500
  ...figured I'd replace the rest with stainless steel nuts and washers from a FLAPS or hardware store. These are m10x1.25 and m8x1...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Krista Neustaedter-Barg
  Tue, 2 May 1995 10:48:46 -0500 (CDT)
  > Don't even bother trying to get the right hose, even if you fix it it never > worked right to begin with. > > Eug, > '71...
• 1.9L rebuild, cam bearing question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 15:05:02 EDT
  ...The original set had one half plain bearing (with tab) and the other half had the built in thrust washers. The new (standard) bearing...
• Re: head post-mortem, and a question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 15:10:41 -0400
  ...The ones I put on were somewhat shorter and had washers but no spacers. I don't see how this would make a difference...
• Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:25:59 -0400
  ...a different spot, and holds it on with a bunch of washers? Should I be paying for the fact that he couldn't drill...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:58:38 -0400
  ...Recently I switched to SS flat washers and lock washers, alternating, three or four of each in a sandwich on each bolt. Seems to...
• Re: luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:07:07 -0400
  ...The supplied screws and washers are not adequate. The washers are so small, they will almost pull through the fiberglass. BUT, that's all...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:19:24 -0700
  ...would rather have the design for the SKF bearing and fender washers. > Rather than the VW part requiring lots of money. > > I mean ..... teach...
• 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: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:34:26 -0700
  ...Mark Dana Mueller wrote: > Thanks Mark! > > When you say adding or removing shims - are we talking washers or what? > Also, I've noticed it...
• Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 10:33:29 -0500
  ...If so, drop the spare and check those nuts! It cost me less than a dollar to pick up new nuts and lock washers...
• stuff for the cost of postage
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:43:15 -0700
  ...with screws (white) *one map pocket with some cracking in two or three screw posts, with screws and washers (dark brown) take care. bill
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Wed, 15 May 2002 19:53:44 -0400
  the stainless kit from Go-Westy is complete with stainless bolts, washers and ny-locks. Nice product. Bob Allen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry K...
• Question about front windshield washer bottle on 1990
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:35:15 -0700
  ...Straightend it out and got washers to work briefly (intermitently). Noticed the fluid does not stay up in the tube above the little motor...
• Re: That "V" shaped panel
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:34:23 EDT
  ...gonna do it. > Need to get behind it for nuts and washers. > > slides out to rear. and yes sms will do just fine. i...
• Re: Headlight Washers
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:38:25 -0800
  I'm with Kim ,my Tristar has them as well. Stacy On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 7:28 AM, kimbrennan@mac.com < kimbrennan...
• Re: NEW TIE DOWN FOR THE VANAGON LUGGAGE RACK IS COMING
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 23:48:19 -0800
  ...I also will > supply bronze fender washers that are 1 inch in diameter with lock nuts > of > some kind. <aybe a plate that spans...
• 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...
• 84 GL Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Peter Eaton
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 14:28:14 -0500
  ...Off to the hardware store for a pair of 8mmx36mmm replacement studs, washers and nuts. Now we're rollin': Use the pliers to thread...
• Re: Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:25:32 -0700
  ..... I was typing while the archives were searching. Found this: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1205E&L=vanagon&P=R5374...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 May 2010 17:45:44 -0700
  Thanks for the replies and rubber mount sources-although after seeing them, they are just rubber washers, as Bill stated. The way the old...
• Re: Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:49:49 -0400
  ...Likewise the flatness of the support under the mounting ears and perhaps the size of the washers. Plastic(TM) is funny stuff. It will...
• Re: Adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 31 May 2009 06:27:30 -0600
  ...been a fine-thread screw) several nuts and several sizes of washers and sandwiched it all together, using the locking-nut method. It worked...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 01:27:12 EDT
  ...clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing. What else should I order if I want to have all...
• waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 24 May 1999 12:55:21 -0500
  ...I've tried the standard vw sealing compound, silicone, head gasket sealant, and even, most recently, copper sealing washers. Nothing has worked. The sealing...
• 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: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 08:34:34 -0800
  ...Save the washers. And half-moons. My local VW/Volv/Merc dealer, NAPA, Furrin FLAPS,Pep Boys do not stock the tool or the...
• Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Neu
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:06:35 -0800
  ...I tried putting washers on just the bottom bolts to change the angle. Guess what? It worked. However, then I had another problem. I...
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:25:24 -0700
  ...US$, I have a few good used extra large washer tanks with dual pumps as used on T3 models with headlight washers. Pmail me...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 23:12:38 -0400
  Probably something like a long bolt or piece of all-thread, proper size pushers like a big socket or pipe section, nuts, washers, cold...
• Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:07:37 -0400
  At 02:32 PM 9/9/2010 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >i'm going to plug in another wiper switch if I have...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:30:16 -0400
  ...You have to replace the pin, two bronze bushings, and the washers that take up the play. The major cause of this component wearing...
• Re: Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 13:47:04 -0400
  ...I recently used a combination of stainless steel nuts, bolts & washers and anti-sieze compound when reassemblying my exhaust. Although won't be able...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:08:43 +1200
  >on 1/10/2001 12:40 AM, Paul Gilland at pgilland@YAHOO.COM wrote: > >> How do I work the windshield washers on my 84...
• Re: Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:29:31 -0700
  I found one at a True Value hardware store....they have a whole section of screws, nuts, washers, assorted hardware, including assorted O-rings...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 06:43:16 EDT
  ...Pop in the four stainless steel bolts that are supplied, put on the stainless steel flat washers, lock washers and nuts, put the doughnut...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 03:10:41 +0000
  ...The down-link bushings and washers are from Van-Cafe, or maybe Ken at Van-Again, and the stainless steel sleeves (inside the bushings...
• Re: awk! -- speakers sound great but....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 11:05:37 -0700
  If you do washers, the teeth won't grip the splines very well and after a while you'll be sure to strip the...
• Re: Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:24:32 -0600
  ...Clean the washers and use light oil. If you use heavy grease it will not compress and you'll be measuring wrong. Use heavy...
• Jumpseat install questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 07:05:15 -0700
  ...I'm planning on using some large washers behind the back side unless anyone suggests differently. I did cut the plates for the seat...
• wanted: exhaust part number
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:56:54 +0000
  ...My bently shows 5 special washers where the J pipe joins the header. The PO did not have those in there. My exhaust header...
• Re: Mounting jump seats in 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:12:08 EST
  ...you can bolt right through the floor and put a lock nut and washer with rubber washers for a seal jeff E 87' Westy...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:40:33 -0600
  ...Then, epoxy the studs where the screws used to go > and use nuts and washers to hold the speedometer to it's mountings. > > Mike >
• Re: inattention causes grief
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 10:46:03 -0600
  ...Agreed! Several years ago I glued some of those mesh hose washers used in the water lines of washing machines. They seem perfect--glued...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:32:27 -0500
  ...Especially for nuts and washers. Also the stainless is usually A2, not A4. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: Jeff Sent: 12/20...
• Re: Wasserboxer piston pin removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:02:33 -0700
  ...Jim On Jul 12, 2009, at 3:58 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > I've done this with allthread and some nuts and washers. Works...
• Oil Drain plug washer : Where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 16:11:06 -0500
  ...Are these "crushable" washers commonly available? Does anyone know the size , or will I have to go to the hardware store in the middle...
• Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:39:02 -0400
  ...to get 0.650" ID X ~0.865 OD hollow crush washers? - would an o-ring work? --tabe johnson xtabe@yahoo.com ______________________________________________________________________ Post your...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:32:00 -0500
  ...Get a 3/8 open hook as long as possible with some nuts and washers, You will want it to able to hook onto...