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• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:47:20 -0700
  ...Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions? > Has'nt anyone figured out how to fix this problem without removing the > dash? It is VERY dangerous to...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:28:58 -0700
  ...Exchanging the rear > springs did not help enough. > After installing a 1/2 " washer between the left rear "doughnut" > and the frame, the car...
• Re: washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:35:52 -0400
  ...When I took the vent window glass out on one side two o= > f the pressure washers crumbled. The only supplier I have found...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:50:16 -0700
  ...You should probably replace the copper washer too. On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi...
• Need help with washer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:08:55 -0500
  I've got my windshield washer tank out to see why I'm not getting any fluid to the windshield. The motor works with...
• Re: FREE westy water tank drain caps.. the same as the rear washer bottle cap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:37:00 EDT
  ...AOL.COM writes: > i have a ton of the vanagon rear washer bottle caps. > FREE. you pay shipping. > they are the same cap as...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:12:51 -0700
  ...While in the off/center position the washeres and wipers should run if I pull up toward the steering wheel. It doesn't. So...
• 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...
• Minor clutch rant/lessons learned.......(long)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:49:41 -0400
  ...no washers shown. "huh" ...... "ok". No washers with bolts in parts tray. So on goes clutch assembly and tranny. Then, while cleaning up/hiding...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:51:17 -0800
  ...The front shock dust covers were broken, the new > shock threads did not protrude above the washer making it "impossible" for > the mechanic to...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:50:30 -0700
  ...It is black and covers the > hole > >>> on the rear panel where the washer bottle is accessed at. > >>> > >>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at...
• Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 12:56:58 +0000
  ...A 10mm washer needs to added to get the top washer to clamp on the shock tower spacer bushing. The GoWesty ball joint spacer...
• Re: Front window washer: no spray.('87)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:25:39 EST
  Do the wipers operate for a few seconds when you pull the wiper stalk towards you? If not the washer/wiper switch contact may...
• Re: front window washer?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 01:54:20 +0100
  ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i Chad and Jen wrote: > I'm curious about my front windshield washer..Where is the fill up. in the > rear...
• Re: Loose wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:48:54 -0600
  ...If it is not into the DEEP slot it will tighten up with the washer at an angle ............. it will appear tight and test...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:38:41 -0600
  ...Quite often it is a flat copper > washer which does not have any crush at all. > > The drain plug is an iffy design in...
• Re: Wasserboxer piston pin removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:58:16 -0500
  I've done this with allthread and some nuts and washers. Works like a charm. Nothing else needed. Jim On Sun, Jul 12, 2009...
• Re: cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:02:03 -0700
  ...Upon checking with a trusted source at VW at the time, he indicated that VW dropped the requirement of the washer on Type 2...
• what happened to my thrust washer?
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:55:40 -0700
  ...Took the front wheels apart today and I can't find the thrust washer on the driver's side. The oil seal is trash...
• 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Thaxter
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:20:11 -0400
  ...When I took the old one off, there were no "bolts with a big washer and 5 diaphragm springs" (on either side of the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:22:54 -0400
  At 12:04 AM 4/14/2011, neil n wrote: >Just confused as nuts/washer on both sides were the same. > >The nuts don...
• Re: Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 20:22:21 -0400
  ...Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray > Hello everyone I Just got my first westfalia it's a 1987. I have > already ran > into...
• re: my windshield washer pain
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 1995 10:21:28 -0300
  ...rug. (Duh, gee I seem to be using a lot of washer fluid even though the jet is clogged, must be a dinky little...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:47:06 -0600
  ...Cheers! Marshall Ruskin Dear List, Any tips on improving the spray from my passenger side windshield washer? The driver's side works fine. Thanks...
• Re: oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 12 May 2005 06:42:26 -0700
  Greetings, It is a copper crush washer.... with crush in there it forms a gasket effect. N0138492 and I think bus depot has them...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 1 May 95 22:59:22 EDT
  ...What were your experiences? My idea was to wrap some of the tubing > > David Carment > The Corrado has heating elements (electric) in the washer...
• Re: More Oil Plug Leaking - Quick Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 14:58:23 -0500
  Is the plug actually loose? It can be in quite securely and still dribble oil if the washer is bad or missing. Give it...
• Re: improving windshield washer nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 01:20:14 -0800
  You can fit VW bug two-hole washer nozzles The bug (the original one) just came with one so it has two holes and...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:00:42 -0500
  ...10.9 bolt, nut and > washer. Yes washers also come in differing grades. As for the bracket studs, > the nuts should match the grade...
• Re: front washer reservoir on 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Simon Godwin
  Tue, 5 May 1998 11:52:40 -0400
  ...Simon Suniga, Durby wrote: > Well, I went to fill up the front washer reservoir & noticed a puddle of > the washing fluid on my driveway...
• Re: Windshield washer switch malfunction...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:14:05 +0200
  James Shinosky wrote: > The windshield washer on my 88 Weekender is moody lately... It > sometimes squirts when I pulled the switch lever and sometimes...
• Re: Rear Hatch Leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:56:55 -0500
  ...might be when i try to use the rear wiper washer. ;) so you might want to check the rear hoses for the wiper washer...
• What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:50:48 +0200
  ...Can someone help identify where the following parts go? Two copper flat washers, about 7/16 in total diameter. I thought it was meant...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:53:16 -0800
  ...It conveyed the pressurized > washer fluid from the bottom of the fluid reservoir (mounted to the spare > tire rim), through the wiper switch (on...
• Re: Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:39:12 -0700
  taped threads, no washer. did you check that it's screwed in quite tightly ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Greenamyer" <greenamyer@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Biodiesel as a parts washer solvent report
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:11:25 -0400
  ...Then, I > either use > it as a parts washer again, or burn it in one of my diesel Vanagons. > > Jon > > On Fri, 15 Sep...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:39:07 -0400
  ...I wasn't happy with the washer repair That was done although it did work. It didn't seem correct that I had to...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:49:08 -0700
  ...turn on the washer to make sure it pumps water out and flushes the hose 5. plug the hose into the new nozzle 6...
• Re: Windshield washer motor not working
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:24:42 -0500
  ...Windshield washer motor not working > > > Hi all, > > > > I have an '87 Westy that has a troublesome front windshield washer > > pump. If I pull the...
• windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sat, 22 May 1999 13:47:51 -0500
  Volks, Well, its June bug time here in Iowa and the usual disgusting mess on the windshield prompted me to try the windshield washer...
• Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:32:38 -0400
  ...Is "washer" the > cup that sits in the retaining spring? > > There weren't any washers in brakes when opened up but > if I"m...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:32:42 -0600
  ...I have ordered a few times recently but every time what is sent is the solid copper washer, not the crush washer. Any ideas...
• Re: Wrist pin dimensions.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 May 2010 13:47:28 -0500
  ...Easy enough to take a fender washer and a long allthread that will fit into the threads in your slide puller. put the allthread...
• Windshield washer motor not working
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:21:59 -0500
  Hi all, I have an '87 Westy that has a troublesome front windshield washer pump. If I pull the electrical connector from the pump...
• Re: Any cheap fixes for clutch slave cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 17:30:19 -0700
  Hi Mark, what year is the van, the repair manual should have the size of the clutch slave cylinder's washers in it and...
• FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:17:57 -0700
  ...I have a set of the aforementioned headlights washers for sale on Ebay for low starting bid of $9.99 for the pair. It...
• Re: Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:23:03 -0700
  ...Low windshield washer pressure Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> About a year ago I was trying to get the washer...
• Re: Heater Blower Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:58:16 -0700
  Is that the post where I glued a cap to the blower for the green doka? The washers , those spring type washers that I...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:29:13 -0500
  There atre lots of Graphite impregnated washer used in plumbing fittings. Any one that is dimentially aqcceptable will work. Be sure you polish the...
• Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:16:28 -0500
  ...My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it. I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so I suspect the entire...
• Re: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:51:37 -0700
  2 thrust washers and the spring in place. Judging from the number of bronze shavings and the fact that a couple teeth over from...
• Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:11:09 -0500
  My Tristar, which I believe to be a canadian model has the headlight washers...On the other paw, the chance of finding this in...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:19:54 -0400
  ...Reused Crush > Washers leak in my experience. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:59:08 -0700
  ...Properly-torqued, it will be a gas-tight >> connection. >> >> Like this guy: >> >> http://product-image.tradeindia.com/00119865/s/0/Star-Washer.jpg > -- Neil...
• Re: Yucatan trip report (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:15:57 -0600
  ...Faced with being stranded in rush hour traffic with a totally > inoperable engine, I wired the windshield washer pump wires to the cold > start...
• Re: wet carpeting
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 12:40:02 -0800
  ...I can't tell if it's coolant or winshield washer anti-freeze, > but I do recall something in the acrhives about wet carpeting...
• Re: washer fluid won't work
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:18:25 -0700
  Try the simple thing first....it is very common for the washer nozzles to clog up. Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --- On Fri, 7...
• Re: type of oil and washer
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 20:55:16 -0500
  ...Is that >fine, if not what do you recommend? > >Also in on of my books it talks about installing a new copper washer on...
• My windshield washer heater gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 May 1995 17:02:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...To this I connected the windshield washer line in an effort to create an ice-destroying spray! Well, I completed all of the connections...
• Wipers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 1997 12:20:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1st position down - front wipers slow 1st position up - front wipers slow 2nd position up - front wipers fast Pull back - washer - front push forward...