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• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:21:17 -0400
  The true goal of those washers was to allow expansion of the bolts so the connection doesn't come loose when things cool off...
• Re: What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:56:00 -0500
  ...The washers were oversized. USS 1/4' will work fine. The speed clips will take most any screw that is close. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 14 May 2003 12:38:15 -0400
  ...thick rubber > washers for mounting the fiberglass luggage rack to > the roof, roll pins for the latch mechanism on the > wing windows, various stainless...
• Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:20:29 -0800
  ...I have never heard of a Vanagon getting headlight washers in the US. They are more common in Sweden than even in Germany. I...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:43:56 -0800
  ...The second pump is a high pressure unit similar to the ones found in VW & Audi products with headlights washers. > > Well, I was testing...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:30:47 -0700
  ...Those > :::are > :::washing machine screened washers. > :::Lyle Lathem > :::1985 Vanagon GL
• Re: Wanted: hard case to fit in luggage compartment
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:10:51 -0400
  ...side of the box, using large flat metal washers (for structural support) and rubber washers (waterproofing) which I made from pieces of rubber from...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:41:45 -0400
  Good picture of how not to install the cup washers on the sway bar mounts. Cup faces away from the inserts. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:28:36 -0700
  ...Reattach the a/c ducts with giant washers to reinforce the broken areas and use duck tape. We do it over and over again...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:53:53 -0500
  ...The important thing is to use the Schnorr lock washers. The common split type ones simply won't work. http://www.schnorr.com/docs...
• Re: no Windshield wipers!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:30:29 -0500
  ...wipers/washers. Something to do with the self-parking circuit on the wipers. Takes both fuses, 11 & 17 to make the wipers.... ahhh wipe...
• Re: Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 23:16:54 -0400
  ...writes: > >I recently used a combination of stainless steel nuts, bolts & washers and >anti-sieze compound when reassemblying my exhaust. Although won't be...
• Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:36:38 -0700
  ...sure others) would "index" plugs, whereby they'd use different thickness washers to ensure the open end of the ground electrode would face the...
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:12:30 -0600
  ...Forward, backward, up are for the windshield wipers and washers. Down is for the rear wiper/washer. If you press down and release, it...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:48:16 +0000
  ...As far as the washers go, I've seen dozens of exploded views and hundreds of swaybars installed on race cars and stockers....the...
• Re: Heated LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mick
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 15:29:36 -0000
  ...Also came with headlight washers Mick, Rotherham, UK. 16" Syncro DoKa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris DeLong" <green536@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:34:33 +0000
  ...rusted and worn thru donut > sleeves or bushings, and rusted out washers. > > Who are the recommended suppliers for these parts? I might as well...
• Re: Relocate LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 May 2008 05:55:04 EDT
  ...washer spacers under the foot of the tank and flat washers, lock washers and nuts on top of the foot of the tank as...
• Repair glue for heater box
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:40:05 -0400
  ...metal and attach them to the heater box with small bolts, washers, and glue. I need a glue that binds well to the heater...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 95 21:42:00 EDT
  John: slightly off topic- but I noticed that you have heated washer nozzles. I enquired about setting up something like this on rec.autos...
• RE; Drilling Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 06:58:36 -0500
  ...If at all possible through-bolt, and nut the items to be attached, and use washers for sure----fiberglass is brittle, and has very...
• Re: front heater problems 85'
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:33:09 -0800
  ...While out, I found my windshield leak, fixed my wiper washers, lubed my wiper motor & found a round hole that is supposed to have...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:41:29 -0500
  ...wires out w/a screwdriver/hammer.Remember to install the rubber washers on each radiater post when reinstalling.Arrainge the hose clamps so they...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:11:55 -0600
  ...lengths elect tape friction tape nylon wire ties spare nuts, washers, lock washers and bolts coil cap and rotor spark plugs points idle and...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:59:58 -0800
  ...but I forgot - or didn't know I had to also renew the soft copper washers as they cannot be reused after they are...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:18:01 -0800
  ...You will need to either cut take this from the donor van and weld it to yours or use some very big washers to...
• Re: specs for the 3 roll pins and six bolts for the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 May 2012 23:46:15 -0500
  ...If you feel > the need for washers use good quality wave washers or hardened flats. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:48:47 -0500
  ...They go for almost $100,in the > rough.Notice the new stainless steel bolts and washers. > > Fuel filter mounts for diesel Vanagon. > > Black stuff...
• Re: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mudd 'Not Jack' Sparrow
  Wed, 20 May 2015 14:59:36 -0700
  ...There is no really smaller washers. Not really. I think Haier has a one liter. But that's twice the size it should be...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:37:34 -0700
  ...I would want to remove the luggage rack though and reattach those tie down hooks with screws and large fender washers on the inside...
• Starter bolt at top of engine- solution found
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:51:38 -0800
  ...Would you or anyone advise that I do? I don't see lock washers on the other bolts but do see a regular washer...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:56:07 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > leather is a no go. petroleum products rot it. > the answer is obvious get OEM...
• Re: Arm Rest Woes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 17:47:59 -0700
  Early Westies ( to '86, I believe) used bolts and washers. Later versions used the drift pin and peg arrangement. (According to the almighty Bentley...
• Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:00:54 -0700
  ...The cups are the dished washers that squeeze the bushing and draw up the shock into the a-arm. I found the KYB were...
• part needed for 84 (may be universal vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Copich
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:57:27 -0700
  ...I will need the rails and all of the bolts washers and the small clips to bolt the seat on. These are about 42...
• re cb antenna mounting
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 18:10:39 -0600
  ...I use rubber washers against the metal bracket to avoid damage to the door and stainless steal or zinc cozted bolts to prevent corossion...
• Re: Grill
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 May 2006 17:08:49 -0700
  ...I want the Swedish Grille with four 7" round lights with washers. Jake On 5/26/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Saw...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:02:33 -0500
  ...To fix the pedal, I used some sheet metal screws and lock washers. They fell out in a few weeks. I tried it again...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:26:19 -0500
  ...washers-- And how about them aluminum frames? Every component on that semi is held to that frame with mid steel nuts, bolts and washers...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 13:24:30 -0300
  ...copper crush washers > > >> On 01-Sep-2019, at 11:30, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Since I have repaired many stripped plug threads...
• Carat table latch
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:07:34 -0700
  ...and/or dimensions of what to get? I tried some generic washers and springs and it doesn't seem like a normal round washer...
• Re: spark plug orientation affects performance?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 10:36:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...This can be achieved with the > help of washers. This is to prevent the spark from occuring in the shadow > created by the electrode...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 30 May 2010 14:47:10 -0400
  ...Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors Mine rubber "mounts" are shot and don't seem available any where. �Are people just using rubber washers...
• Skylight flex arm
  Historical mailing list - Gurjeet Saund
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 16:21:27 -0800
  ...in place, and tried crimping a couple of 1/4 split washers onto the rivet... (both solutions suggested on the list) but they pop...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:37:02 -0800
  ...It also comes with headlamp washers!! On 1/30/06, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > You'd think I would have been...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:44:06 -0400
  What are "washing machine screened washers?" Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht now living in a real house in northern Virginia and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon now...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:22:49 -0700
  ...I've seen rubber washers labeled >> as >> 'drain plug washers' at the local hardware, and I'm sure my FLAPS has >> similar washers, but...
• Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 21:36:02 -0500
  ...Note that the eccentric washers are actually shims and come in three sizes. If there is a gap when putting the arm back in...
• Fw: Clutch slave cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:02:07 -0500
  ...No visible or audible leaks, hard hose to slave looks good, banjo bolt has two copper washers... Anything else? Should I elace the clutch...
• Re: oil drain bolt
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 May 2008 12:11:07 -0400
  Ken & Sue <kensue356@WOWWAY.COM> writes: > Can anybody tell me where I can get a couple of correct oil drain > bolts and the washers...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:23:05 -0800
  ...16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Mine was single flat washers. Be careful with the torque.... >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
• Re: Problem with Seller on thesamba - skylight parts now needed.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:12:32 -0400
  ...I was going the > used route because I was hoping to get all of the mounting hardware (nuts > bolts washers etc) so that I...
• Re: RE; Drilling Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:16:16 -0500
  ...idea, even if it's just some large stainless steel fender washers and nylox nuts for security. DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Kay...
• Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:57:51 -0700
  ...These bolts need to be the proper > type > along with hardened washers. P.C. 10.9 and properly torqued. Loose > hardware > is almost always...
• Re: alaska package?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 17:47:56 EST
  ...output, heated seats, heated mirrors, headlight washers. PerL 87 Syncro 112i >> It may be just a camper package. I know there is a Westfalia...
• How do I put South African Big Brakes on an 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:00:28 -0500
  ...2 vented rotors 2 replacement hubs l&r complete calipers 2 brake hoses 4 3.5mm spacer washers (3.5 mm thick) to position...
• Broke my van, need parts
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:08:30 -0500
  ...I could use the nut and washers too. Thanks, John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:21:16 -0500
  ...A long magnet will help to get the washers down. Use a flat and locking wave washer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: '84 1.9, lower bolt on alternator mount
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 16:23:47 -0400
  ...10.9 and matched > nuts/washers. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of john > Sent: Monday...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:42:52 -0800
  ...The second pump is a high pressure unit similar to the ones found in VW & Audi products with headlights washers. > > Well, I was testing...