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• Re: Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:15:32 -0700
  ...Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number... > Energy Suspension > > > > www.energysespension.com > > > > 25 mm 9.5161 1" front > > > > 22 mm 9.5158 7...
• Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:44:38 +0000
  Is there any way to quiet a squeaking upper control arm bushing? My mechanic said that's an early sign they are starting to...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700
  Worn bushings and tie rods make a big difference in your van's stability. Proper tires and inflation pressures (~55psi+) help too. My '84...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:50:06 -0400
  The steel bushing should really be able to move. It provides some float to compensate for slightly different mounting flange dimensions on the compressor...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:43:29 -0700
  ...I put that bushing in that place on a vanagon once and I think that's how I did it. or does OC mean...
• Re: upper control arm,was squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:40:17 -0600
  ...Just yesterday I completed basically a complete refurbish of the front end,including upper and lower ball joints, upper control arm bushings, lower control...
• Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:15:34 -0800
  ...Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm Bushings Working and lasting? Image of parts, packaging: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix...
• UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:44:26 -0700
  ...1980-1991+Volkswagen+Vanagon+Control+Arm+Bushing+Vaico+W0133-1632510+Upper+80-91+Volkswagen+Control+Arm+Bushing+1984+1982&fp=pp&gbm=a&gclid...
• Re: Installing Starter Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:55:28 -0400
  Good news - I sucessfully installed the new bushing last night using the bolt trick. The new starter works great. The difference in its speed...
• Re: starter bushing, possible to replace?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sun, 3 May 1998 12:50:45 -0500
  ...Pulling the >starter and peering in the hole shows that the bushing has almost completely >disintegrated. Does anyone know if it can be replaced...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:23:37 -0500
  ...Ball joints, tie rod ends, rubber bushings, wheel bearings are all reasonable in price and readily available from the various list vendors. Jim > Here...
• Cannot drive 1981 Vanagon w/o shifter rod bushings??
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:17:22 -0400
  ...I have had a very hard time locating the various plastic bushings and rubber shifter rod parts for my air cooled '81. The VW...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:07:46 -0500
  ...The best way to rid the squeak for good, is to replace the balljoint AND the bushings at the same time (unless of course...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:52:41 -0500
  ...Gotcha" is the pilot bearing seal flywheel bushing! > this - it will go back together without the bushing - and not to far > down the road...
• UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Yetterman
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 09:19:57 -0800
  These bushings are "shot" on my 86'. I have looked at different manuals that say take it to the dealer, because of spot welding...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:26:31 -0800
  ...of play in the bushings before replacement is needed, and a very significant wear area on the release shaft prongs where the release bearing...
• getting link bushings out
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 14:27:18 -0400
  I'm trying to get out the old bushings where the stabilizer bar attaches to the stabilizer links. Any quit and dirty tricks? When...
• Re: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:51:51 -0700
  ...Cut old bushing off with sharp knife. Use flat blade screwdriver > to pry-off upper strut bar bushing. Squeeze some penetrating oil in there...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:46:52 -0600
  ...the<BR>control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything<BR>else your collective wisdom says I should...
• Re: Paul's starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:09:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...I'll be he didn't put in that new starter bushing that came with the starter, the one with the note thats sez...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:22:46 -0500
  ...You installed this on a diesel Vanagon? > If this was an issue before, did you notice if this new bushing reduced > surging going from...
• New Control Arms W/ Bushings!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Mar 1997 19:48:31 -0800
  ...These Will fix that problem! If you look at the price of a new set of Bushings, as opposed to the price of these...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:34:11 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question Never jb.� Try west systems g flex. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement...replace shafts?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:34:11 -0700
  ...I'm going to have to replace my Upper Control Arm Bushings. Is it necessary (or a good idea) to replace the shafts that...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:31:33 -0800
  Okay, one more entry that escaped my normally dependable omniscience: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:23:11 -0500
  ...Front End Suspension - 1985 No they couldn't do the front end alignment because the bushings were so worn - sorry if I wasn't...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:01 -0800
  Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not. Took the right...
• Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:05:32 -0500
  ...I thought I remembered others posting that their control arm bushing noises were worse when it was cold? What is the general consensus on...
• Re: Anyone have a large front Sway Bar FS?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:50:12 -0800
  ...Model Number 719 at 1" > diameter. > You get new bushings but you need to use the old bushing clamps and > hardware > to install it...
• Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:18:19 -0700
  ...The important part there is to measure the end play between the oil seal bushing on the final drive and the shoulder of the...
• Re: Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:06:46 -0800
  ...PM, neil n wrote: > Moly grease ok for starter motor bushings and bushing in engine block? > (for end of starter when it turns) -- Neil...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:35 -0700
  ...Pure speculation, as the squeeking I hear may not be a worn part, but in searching upper control arm bushing replacement, it seems that...
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:25:31 -0500
  ...Helps keep the grit out of that bushing. Regards John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jim Johnston wrote: > In looking over the transmission, all the...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:00:27 -0800
  ...the 'bowl' of the washer is away from the rubber bushing side of the washer. Reverse of what you'd think, I know. Das...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:51:55 -0800
  99.9% it's your upper control arm bushings. Get a piece of old garden hose about 2 feet long and put it to...
• Strut bar bushings replacement
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:34:15 -0800
  Hi guys, I am about to change the rubber bushings for the strut bars. The nut is way too tight. Is it originally installed...
• Shift Components - Replace or not...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 6 May 2010 09:11:40 -0400
  ...Should that bushing be really super hard, or is a bit of movement normal? (I did read the recent long thread about that bushing...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:56:39 -1000
  > Worn bushings on the steering rack would only effect the TOE setting on the > alignment, not Caster or Camber. it seems to me that...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:04:04 -0400
  Neil, if you want the real deal I have them and the two bushings. They come from Gunzl Classic Parts in Germany. From my...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:17:34 -0600
  ...Alan On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > The starter and even the bushing really is...
• Re: Radiator rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 13 May 2003 11:25:09 -0700
  ...Radiator rubber bushings > Anyone know where I can get the little quarter sized rubber grommets for the > radiator ? (1987 Syncro) > > TIA > > Sean Garrett > 1981...
• Re: torsion rod bearings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:50:51 -0700
  ...The knocking was caused by installing KYB shocks and using the bushings supplied with them. Fortunately, I had kept the stock bushings, and on...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:46:18 -0700
  ...Squeaking front bushings > > Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. > > Jim > > > >> On Feb 24, 2015, at 5...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...Get each new bushing tack welded.This work may cost more than the new bushings.Before you contract a gas station to so the...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 12:50:41 -0600
  ...Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell > > to keep it from spinning? Maybe drill and tap in a short small machine...
• Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:10:45 -0800
  I am tackling control arm bushings and tie rod ends this coming week. I am assuming since the control arm bushings are pressed in...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:27:59 -0500
  ...I just installed the >> powerflex bushing to replace possibly the original bushing my van came >> with >> and noticed a magical improvement! I believe that...
• Re: Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:40:00 -0500
  ...My search only yeilds van cafe as > a source for the bushing components at $56.50 for the mid 83 and on > Vanagons. > > Shifter...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joint/Squeaks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 12:53:12 -0300
  ...I was going to pull the arm off and lube the bushings BUT.. it moves freely and silently! Must be the lower arm bushing...
• Re: Bentley Starter?!
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:45:34 -0400
  Did you replace the bushing? Just a problem mine had...and was cleared up when I replaced the @#$%^& bushing... Although, mine normally gave me...
• Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:00 -0500
  A few of our list vendors sell the lower control arm bushing for the front of the 2WD Vanagon, but I don't see...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:41:19 -0500
  ...I just installed > the > >> powerflex bushing to replace possibly the original bushing my van came > >> with > >> and noticed a magical improvement! I believe that...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:20:33 -0800
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:32 -0700
  David, thanks for the info. > Groaning/squeaking from in front tends to be the rubber/steel bushings at > the inner end of the upper...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:24:31 -0500
  ...while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do? > Hi guys, > I'm going to change my upper control arm bushings, in the hope...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:21:21 -0500
  ...As the starter doesn't have a bushing in that > end to support the armature, it relies on the bushing to keep it centered...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:41:17 -0600
  ...Jim On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The starter and even the bushing really is...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:35:22 -0700
  You don't need to remove the steering rack to replace the bushings so counting threads is moot. Alistair > On Sep 12, 2014, at...
• Re: RE-The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem
  Historical mailing list - Bredt Petka
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 10:29:14 -0500
  ...RE-The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem > > Martin, > > I'd bet money on corrosion between the wiper shaft and the bushing. > I had...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:07:21 -0400
  Are you working with an automatic or a manual tranny van? If manual, did you replace the starter bushing (in the bellhousing, tip of...