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• Re: Adjustments on temp and fuel gauges
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:58:02 -0400
  At 04:37 PM 6/27/2009, Jim Felder wrote: >There is an upper and a low limit adjuster, presumably, on both, which >means...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...and just added: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings Anything...
• Re: WTB: Upper and Lower thermostat housing for '85
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Wed, 16 May 2012 06:14:07 -0400
  ...Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:04 PM > Subject: Re: WTB: Upper and Lower thermostat housing for '85 > Also, I've used my wife...
• Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:14:39 -0700
  ...I have some questions on (1) Wiring the fan. (2) Making an upper mount. >> >> 1. Wiring the fan. I read the swap instruction on...
• Re: Reading Lite Upper Bunk
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:48:36 -0700
  ...It's solid, > compact, & doubles as a > quick grab nite lite while sleeping in the upper > bunk. I sometimes > clip it onto Westy curtains...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:07:09 -0400
  ...Urethane suspension bushes? > Hi all, > I need to replace my upper control arm bushes and I think I remember reading > that someone on the...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:54:56 +0000
  When you pull the upper cushions, don't forget to check the space with the usually-folded-up extension, unfolded. It will give you...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:48:42 -0500
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8...
• Re: Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 May 2010 03:29:11 -0500
  ...01:10 AM 5/7/2010, email99 wrote: >Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro >control arm doesn't...
• Fwd: eBay Motors item 1853005321 (Ends Aug-27-02�14:27:51 PDT ) - Vanagon Westfalia Upper Bunk Step
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:26:03 -0500
  To All, I pass this to you. Good Morning Fred
• Upper bushings???
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 4 May 1994 15:26:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Has anyone had experiance (sp) with failing upper control arm bushings on an early 80's Vanagon??? I noticed the last time I had...
• Re: Upper front grille
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 8 May 2018 21:07:09 +0000
  ...While doing so, I > found the 2 mounts on the upper inside of the headlights are missing. A > result of the Carolina crash, no...
• Re: coil spring adjusters \ 73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 17:36:38 -0400
  ...Itsa b***h to replace that upper shock mount on a late (69-79) bus. I had to do this twice - one on a...
• Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:14:15 EST
  ...I need new front discs, pads and steering rack for my 87 Syncro, oh yes, and an upper right balljoint plus front outer driveshaft...
• Defective Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:11:46 -0700
  I went to install upper ball joints i bought from a list vendor and find that they are defective. The part that inserts in...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:00:16 -0500
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings Dan, What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- No greasing required-- Although, seeing as your...
• Re: upper steering colmn cover w/ heated switch hole
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:02:53 -0700
  ...COM> wrote:--- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > #251 953 515 AOIC, vanagon upper steering > column cover, black, w/ heated > switch hole > > comes in black only...
• Front Body repair Panels ---FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE HELP ME
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:39:06 -0500
  ...its just the lower front panel between the bumper and upper grill thats affected. It looks repairable but I'd rather get a replacement...
• Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:01:10 -0700
  ...Alternatively, the cap is set up generally in spatial relation to the cylinders, so the cap plug that is in the upper left of...
• WTB: Need Upper Control Arm
  Historical mailing list - Chris Ramsey
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 17:16:16 -0700
  ...As subject line says, I am in need of an upper control arm for my '87 Westy. Part#: 251 407 047. Could also use...
• Re: interesting body modded vanagon syncro camper
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:38:25 -0700
  ...Note how the upper grill has been moved down and there is no longer a strip of sheet metal separating upper and lower. I...
• Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 8 Feb 2017 11:02:21 -0500
  Hello Folks, Does anyone know the size of the rear upper and lower shock bolts for an 85 7 passenger vanagon? Thanks, T
• Re: Off to Germany
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:36:11 -0600
  Upper right radiator ducts 251121282B - '83 on? These are NLA right now, as far as I can tell. Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel...
• control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Tue, 23 May 2006 03:09:14 +0000
  I need to get new upper contorl arm bushings for my 91 2wd van . who sells good ones what brand should I look for...
• Auction - Pristine 1964 21 window Sunroof Bus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2007 16:51:12 -0500
  Saw this at auction on ESPN2 today. White upper/ Orange Lower/Stock engine. Sold for 42,000 John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?-upper control arm bushings!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:23:51 -0700
  ...A long thread over on thesamba about premature upper ball joint (boot IIRC) failures. Sure, maybe some are user install error related (can't...
• Re: Part
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:17:45 +0200
  ...The one directly underneath the front shock upper nut/washer. But if you lose this on a Vanagon in use, there´s more problems...
• Re: '75 top-end rebuild (cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 17:36:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...upper *and* lower compression rings and they were all within acceptable parameters (tolerance range for new rings is 0.014-0.022"-upper and...
• help alinging early bus door
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Tue, 26 Dec 1995 08:19:04 -0800 (PST)
  ...the top frame hits the door post on the upper back portion of the frame. i can get it so that it clears by...
• anchor for car seat tether
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:44:34 -0700
  ...It mounts to the upper part of the rear hatch frame - the tether is fed through a hole one needs to make in the...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:25:19 -0700
  ...While replacing steering rack..... <Did they know about camber adjustment via the eccentrically mounted upper A-arm inner long bolt ?> err...what does that...
• Looking for grey westy interior
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 17:50:13 -0500
  Looking for two front seats, rear seat, rear cushion and upper cushion for late westy. Let me know what you have and how much...
• Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:18:57 -0500
  Bentley says to bleed upper and lower on the front. Are there two bleeders on each front? ThanksMichael. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT...
• Who in their right mind would pay $70 for an upper bunk step ?!?!?!?!?!?!?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 07:41:43 -0400
  Subject line says it all... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1853005321 Thanks, Chris
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:54:41 -0800
  ...Replacing front upper body panel? > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Yes, I have done this. Not easy. I found one the same color at...
• Re: a/c vents
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:14:41 +0000
  Do you mean the whole upper cabinet or the plenum inside? On Monday, July 25, 2022, 4:59:39 PM PDT, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu...
• Re: EV clutch ped. tension spring
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 19:55:17 +0000
  ...the > upper anchor point for the clutch pedal tension spring is? > i know where the lower anchor point is, but the upper part > of...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:23:37 -0500
  ...Jim > Here's my advice : > > take the from upper arms off yourself > IF you do suspension and under-car work, > get the 4 new...
• Re: Upper bed folding part
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:57:16 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 6/6/2002, Javier Zavala wrote: >I wanted to know if the folding part of the upper bed can be...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:59:31 -0500
  ...here is my list - Have I missed anything? > > Upper and lower control arm bushings > Upper and lower Ball Joints > Front Shocks > Stabilizer Link bushings...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:55:31 -0400
  ...It may also be necessary to restrict the bottom intake to get adequate flow past the upper cooling fins. Reversing the fan to blow...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:28:27 -0700
  ...Jim Kevin Dawson wrote: > Hi all, > I need to replace my upper control arm bushes and I think I remember reading > that someone on...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:07:46 -0500
  ...Karl von M�llendorf WestyVentures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9 TD 'Otto' 1988 Audi 80 Quattro 'Car' ----- Original Message ----- > Ken, > > Your upper control arm...
• Re: Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:29:47 -0400
  ...I see about $35 each for the lower BJ and $20 each for the upper bj. Upper control arm bushing prices vary widely. You...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:04:36 -0500
  ...Got the > two allens and the 24mm nut off and knocked it out of the upper arm but can > seem to unseat it. Do...
• Re: Vanagon Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:37:37 +0000
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• Re: My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 6 May 2013 17:10:41 -0400
  Thanks Ken - THis was supposed to be my next project :) Appreciate the video. Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 7 Jul 94 14:13:05 GMT
  Hi, > ... I forget offhand, do the inner CVs on > a '71 Bus have CV grease in them, or are they lubricated by tranny oil...
• 86 westie for sale on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 19:25:54 EST
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=544395733 fixer upper ready for subie power not mine- no interest-blah blah...
• Changing the left upper ball joint today- anything I should worry about?
  Historical mailing list - mark fisher
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:17:25 -0500
  Hi list I'm changing my ball joint today- are there any tricks I should know about? Thanks Mark
• A-arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 20:13:31 EDT
  ...Took about 3 hrs ( upper control arm ) The pain was finding some one to tack weld the bushing after i replaced them. Jim Morgan...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:19:38 -0500
  ...To be proactive and per-emptive on the maintenance, replacing both upper and lower at the same time may be the better choice. Get...
• Interior & 2,1/digijet parts in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 11 May 2018 11:59:06 -0700
  ...This is the one with upper vents heat. Black 1989 upper dash and auto trans lower center section
• grilles FS ....Re: Looking for a BROKEN '86 and up Upper Grille!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:45:15 EST
  ...owner of my '86 vanagon cut out a section of the upper grille to gain easier access to the radiator bleed screw (apparantly lots...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:16:26 -0500
  ...Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock? > Why not take a cutting torch to that stubborn nut and > see how fast it jumps...
• Re: Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 22:28:19 -0400
  ...weight >>limit. >>So how much will this bed hold? Anyone out there have any >>experierince with this? > >I believe I read that the upper...
• upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:14:04 -0500
  ...I think you have to be a he-man to do front end work! Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get these...
• Re: Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:16:53 -0400
  ...The velco I think is a more bug resistant seal > to the van than the snaps but the upper snaps do support the weight...
• Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:33:24 -0500
  ...A few weeks ago I replaced worn upper ball joints and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the...
• Brake Fluid Bleed Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 17:59:44 -0500
  ...It says there is a front upper and a lower bleed screw, but does not show a diagram. I only see a single bleed...