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• Re: 15" Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:25:24 -0400
  ...I tried 8mm spacers, but >>>will need at least another 10mm to clear the control arms. The tire >>>guru who helped me research Load...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:41:42 EDT
  ...When you add ratio rockers the valve travel more, puts more pressure on the rocker arms (the arms are at an @45 degree angle...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 20:00:32 -0700
  ...I did get the trailing arms off, and since a couple bolts of the > bushings had to be sawed off, replacing the bushings seems...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:56:39 -0700
  ...I'm proud to have tranny, rear arms etc. on my basement floor! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• some breadloaf parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 18:26:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...rear bumpers(dinged up, but not worth junking) -2 windshield wiper arms -passenger side door glass -passenger side window winder -drivers side outside mirror...
• Re: wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 23:07:08 -0500
  ...If the space btw the splines is filled with metal from the wiper arms, dig it out and then tighten wiper arm firmly onto...
• broken skylight lifter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:59:48 -0700
  ...Bent the flexible part of the arms, which can be straightened, but worst of all, the little roller thingies are gone. Trevor Reid The...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:26:03 -0700
  >Thought you couldn't get 16" Wheels on the front without changing the >control arms [or something like that]? Might be that some kinds...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:39:08 -0400
  ...and I have less weight but allot more abuse and stresses (can't see arms in this image, but can see some work I...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:20:38 -0800
  ...My hunch is it was a safety thing - those stamped lower arms could rust easily, and possibly fail, though I've never seen anything...
• Re: *&^%@#!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 11:42:40 MDT
  ...There are some metal arms at the top and bottom of the sending unit that inhibit full travel of the rod. Again, bending these...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:16:24 -0800
  ...You do have to remove the rocker arms to get to the bottom head bolts. Making sure your pushrods are correctly seated when installing...
• Re: seat upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:55:31 -0400
  ...chairs w/ adjustable arms... the only plus is the eurovan front seats recline fully, but i dont think theyre any more comfortable.. just my...
• Re: Upper ControlArmBushing ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:23:54 -0500
  ...Once you use either one of these systems and see how well the arms now move you won't go back. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 14:16:29 -0700
  ...Do the 12V '66 motors bolt on to the 6V wiper assembly, or does the whole assembly (motor and arms) bolt in? -Erik (wiping...
• Help I've broken my armrest and I can't get it off!
  Historical mailing list - none
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 11:58:24 -0700
  ...I slit a little hole into the outside of the arms upholstery (eeek!!) where I felt a depression but the main bolt in there...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:05:50 -0400
  ...That is unless you have some other mechanical defect which is > interfering with the wiper arms operation. Most likely the relay though. > > BenT > <A...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:55 -0700
  ...I do have a pair of Burley's upper control arms and a set of Syncro.org springs from circa 2000. I plan on...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 18 May 2007 20:42:24 -0400
  ...as part B of the question, pretend it's a > >>Vanagon w/o the control arms. > >> > >>TIA > >> > >>DM&FS > -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:29:42 -0700
  ...I read your info on the rear bushings for the trailer arms. Mine are poor and no longer adjustable. Luckily my rear is still...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 16:23:28 -0800
  ...musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Do you think there's differences between arms for various model years >> -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap...
• Re: How to mount rear-swingarm rubbers - a photoguide
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 May 2009 11:01:31 -0700
  ...I used a similar method to install bushings on front lower control arms of which I took pics. But, your photos are much nicer...
• Re: Vanagons seen today (Sat)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 2 Sep 2007 07:45:18 -0700
  ...Your arms would be too freakin' tired after a four mile jaunt through town. On 9/1/07, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > > 10...
• Re: Windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:20:25 +0000
  ...Your wiper arms are old and need to be replaced.  The lead in the connedt6ion point at the base of the arm is worn...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 16 May 2002 01:00:35 -0700
  Imagine this!! I was driving down the highway yesterday with my arms extended forward, I opened my hands with palms down, and extended my...
• FS: Pedestal/ 5th Seat for 84-86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:32:13 -0700
  ...It is a captain's chair with fold up/down arms. That's two positions for the arms either up or down-NOT of...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...I'm proud to have tranny, rear arms etc. > >> on my basement floor! > >> > >> Neil. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > >> > >> http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: folding cup-holder ten-packs on e-bay
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:35:58 -0500
  ...the holders I've had with the ratcheting arms loosened up with use so the arms couldn't hold a drink upright. The ones...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 19:43:19 +0000
  ...changed so I can check it out? And, did you solve the mystery of the different size wiper arms? Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
• FS: syncro vanagon for $500 bucks Re: Price cut on parts Syncro in VA CL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:20:25 EST
  ...http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1583227462.html Stephen definitely worth it..the syncro parts are worth more than that...syncro trailing arms, syncro gas...
• westy overhead cabinet for sale (NON a/c) + other bits
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 01:00:54 EDT
  ...the other vanagon specific westy stuff (curtains, front table mounts, table arms, etc) are for sale, as well as a whole other westy interior...
• Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:53:41 -0400
  ...I tried removing it myself - got the wiper arms off and the shaft assemblies unscrewed at the dash, but got stumped in how to...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:10:04 -0700
  ...Volkswagen must have thought that the cast control arms were better; they're a model improvement like the bigger 2.1L motor, stronger radiator...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:23:31 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger side > does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:18:50 -0400
  ...Fabricating arms out of several pieces of steel and > welding > them were likely more expensive than casting. That's my guess. > > I'd prefer...
• Re: Firearms and Inuvik?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 09:40:49 +0000
  Hi, It is LEGAL to bring hunting rifles and shotguns through Canada to Alaska! No side arms are permitted by the Canadians though. As...
• Re: Wipers wont work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 23:56:29 -0400
  ...I got in(getting wet and all) and turned the switch I could here the motor running but no action from the arms. This...
• re EV windshields
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:45:13 -0800
  ...actually i'm able to wash it from the front, then squeegee each side from the side. (I also have very long arms!) Rick...
• Front suspension differences?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:59:17 -0700
  ...really seen is the cast ('87) and sheetmetal ('84) front suspension arms. I looked through the archives and didn't really find anything... As...
• Re: Wiper Madness.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:41:01 EDT
  ...Why is this > happening and how do I fix it other than adjusting the wiper arms on > the spindle. > > sounds like your van may...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Jun 2007 to 17 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-606)
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:45:46 -0700
  ...Matt Roberds<< Like a '47 Armstrong siddley or perhaps an arnolt bristol or a syncro vanagon camper hardly ever see those in shopping malls...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:44:01 -0400
  ...Since I got mine I > fitted West-Coast-Metric 'Elephant ears', now I wasn't very happy with > them coz the arms were painted...
• Re: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 23:27:51 -0400
  ...You can greatly reduce the amount of solution trickling down your arms by wearing rubber gloves and rolling some cuffs on them. Sent from...
• Re: vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 09:00:16 PDT
  ...Basically, you "wind" >> the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Email me for details. >Vanagon rear suspension does not have the same trailing arm...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:22:00 -0400
  ...Rear Hatch/Door Pistons Hi All- The arms that hold my rear door up seem to have suddenly given out and only hold it...
• RoadHaus - Alternator Bracket Needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:18:00 -0500
  ...Not the two upper alignment arms. Thanks to very creative fabrication skills, Ben Huot, who was with me at the time, was able to...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:39:47 -0500
  ...You might have to remove the current lifter arms, but what if you mounted them futher back towards the middle of the car, with...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:05:30 -0700
  ...To adjust caster without affecting the camber, the radius arms would have to be perpendicular to that transverse line so that when you increase...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:36:31 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Chris, I have mounted 215/75/15 spares up front in...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:09:27 -0700
  ...Or, remove the lower arms from the body and work from there. Sounds like it all worked out? On a side note, i was...
• Re: Question about engine storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:48 EDT
  ...coat everything,put the plugs back in, , then remove the rocker arms so that all the valves will be closed and no tension on...
• RE:Bosch Info
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 12:12:00 cdt
  ...Charles Armstrong carmstro@ssf3,jsc.nasa.gov '70 Bus '69 BMW 1600-2
• Retrofit A/C to '87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 15:54:20 EDT
  ...Anybody know of any dealers who'll do this for less than two arms and one leg? Thanks Neil Wigley Univ of Windosr <wigley...
• Ball joint bushings on a 1971 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 7 Mar 96 19:24:41 UT
  ...Does any one out there in VW land know of a source for these bushings? BTW, Bob mentioned getting new torsion arms with ball...
• Re: gas smell fixed?
  Historical mailing list
  14 May 1996 21:15:34 GMT
  ...the tank!) 'Wonder how dealers justify that kind of money for a piece of plastic? Norman '93 EV MV TdP...Armstrong...he da man!...
• Heating Control Plate
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:47:21 -0700
  ...light that illuminates the plate area has dangled amongst the control arms in behind casting unshielded, raw light through the control slots into the...
• Re: cats and stan's wiper arms was:Re: wipers no longer aligned
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:32:07 EST
  In a message dated 12/6/02 11:32:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << > When I go camping I stop...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:28:35 -0600
  ...a walk thru is the worst! Tom-don't need no access panel to work on a upright engine, just need 4' long arms.
• engine stand
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:25:10 -0400
  ...My stand is for a big ol' V8 so the spread of the 4 arms is too great. I cut up some old pieces...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -0400
  My '84 Vanagon Westy has front steel welded control arms and power steering. They are not "sheet metal" but made form very thick pressed...