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• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:44:48 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts | |My german ones are the worst. I can't imagine what those from |a big...
• Re: Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 21:04:38 PST
  ...They are small metal rings/washers that seal the top of the combustion cylander to the head. I would pin-point the leak before...
• EV mudflaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:55 -0800
  ...1.5" stainless steel metal screws and washers 4) get assorted SS nuts, bolts and washers 5) plan on using two full sized flaps...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 May 1995 11:01:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...While I'm at it, wouldn't it be lovely to have the European Vanagon option of headlight washers? The resevoir tank has two...
• Re: Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:13:47 -0700
  ...I'd go to the hardware store and purchase 4 or 6 each or 8mm and 10mm (washers too) and see what fits. Hope...
• Re: How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 14:52:20 -0700
  Okay, okay, I'll put them on. I guess if I do one at a time then I won't have to get the...
• Re: Sway bar link?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:24:19 -0700
  ...suspension? I'm in need of an '80-early '85 sway bar link (251 411 051) and the washers and nut on the bottom.
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:39:02 -0600
  You're right about the big washers. I couldn't visualize where they went when I wrote that. The T3s are a very good...
• Re: re cleaning pop top
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 12:01:17 -0400
  ...Put the nuts and washers on very loosely --- enough just to keep from knocking the bolts back down. Now start the 4 large-headed...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 01:10:46 -0500
  on 1/10/2001 12:40 AM, Paul Gilland at pgilland@YAHOO.COM wrote: > How do I work the windshield washers on my 84...
• Re: Exhaust system bolts ??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:55:41 -0600
  Ken I would go to Home Depot and buy some galvanized nuts, washers and bolts. Thats what I've been using for years and...
• Re: Syncro front driveshaft spacers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 17:03:57 -0700
  ...I'm getting some replacement hex bolts and washers from him to do preventive work on mine before they "go". Don't want to...
• Re: Skylight flex arm
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:03:32 -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: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:57:09 +0000
  ...This bolt is used, along with two slotted washers, to set the camber angle. So watch it! 8-) - Disconnect the upper ball joint. As...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:38:51 -0800
  ...Save the washers. And > > half-moons. > > My local VW/Volv/Merc dealer, NAPA, Furrin > FLAPS,Pep > > Boys do not stock the tool or the...
• Q: re. SA big brake install in my 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:02:44 EDT
  ...John Wessels and a couple of other folks have mentioned using washers to space out the calipers. a) Is this for Syncros only? b...
• Re: Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 18:47:00 -0800
  ...And it using washers >>> make sure >>> they are also hardened. >>> >>> Dennis >> >
• Re: Need:instument pod frame
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 23:07:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I use large washers to overlap the broken piece and clamp it down. Paul 82 diesel westy On Thu, 15 Aug 1996 EdBuzz@aol...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:00:16 -0600
  In all this discussion on radius rods, I think that welding in washers is the way to go BUT you should take a look...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:56:58 -0400
  ...came up with a way > to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet > system? > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've replaced the paper > gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round > metal plate with no success. How the...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:09:17 -0700
  I use 316 stainless bolts and washers with brass nuts on all of my exhausts. RED locktite the nuts while installing and the exposed...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:07:04 -0500
  ...When repalcing, you also need to get the proper grade or property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need to be match or...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:06 -0400
  At 04:07 PM 8/31/2011, Alistair Bell wrote... >if non stock tire/wheel size increases the "resting angle" of the cv >joints...
• Re: luggage compartment tie downs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:50:44 -0400
  ...They're riveted on with little bitty washers, no extra backing plates. I wouldn't hang a canoe on them, myself. OTOH the rack...
• 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 10:43:37 -0600
  ...Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g., bolts, washers, etc.)? As I remove and replace components, I...
• Re: Oil Filters & now leaking plug
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:32:09 -0500
  ...difficult and at an angle to the block), it had two washers on it - an tight fitting aluminum and a copper. Now, although I...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:10:29 -0600
  ...Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to hold the plywood in place just like vw did in their original panels. I think...
• Eurovan mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 17:34:44 -0800
  ...1.5" stainless steel metal screws and washers 4) get assorted SS nuts, bolts and washers 5) plan on using two full sized flaps...
• Re: Cleaning the underside
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Sun, 17 May 1998 07:58:18 EDT
  ...of the country, there are "wand washes", with stalls and pressure washers. Many have a setting for degreasing goo. I find these invaluable for...
• Re: Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:18:29 -0400
  ...Go to the hardware store, try some metric bolts until you find what fits, buy four and some washers, and you are in business...
• Oil drain plug and Heli-coil
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 20:58:02 -0500
  ...Is it possible to get these crush washers in different sizes? List vendors? Or just FLAP-it...? Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 11:01:46 -0700
  ...I couldn't get it to quit when it was not raining and I only used the washers. William aka Guillermo-de-San-Diego...
• final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:38:03 -0700
  ...with a new gasket ($30+), new, slightly longer bolts and lock washers. I CAREFULLY torqued it according to the instructions in Bentley. I refilled...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-549)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 20:15:32 -0400
  ...wrote: > > > Any of you hot rodders out there remember the indexing washers for > > sparkplugs? These were essentially shims that you would use to "aim...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:08:16 -0700
  ...came up with a way to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet system? http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:10:35 -0500
  I really hate to think about pulling that whole dash panel out to get to the current squirters. Got any short cuts that make...
• Re: part needed for 84 (may be universal vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:38:37 EDT
  ...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: oil drain bolt
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 29 May 2008 09:46:47 -0700
  ...oil drain bolt Can anybody tell me where I can get a couple of correct oil drain bolts and the washers for an 85...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:27:33 -0500
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > > I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:35:58 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The washers...
• Stuck distr. drive shaft ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:42:20 -0700
  ...I'm sure, the two washers in the bottom are out of position and won't let it go down, but now that I...
• Re: Dealers Dirty Deed!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:20:41 +0200
  ...In every DIY I know it is = recommended to use new washers when closing the oil drain. Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: WTB - 86 to 91 Headlight washers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 01:57:56 +0200
  David Marshall wrote: > I've seen them on European vans, but I want em for mine! Anyone have any > available? You are aware of...
• Re: head light upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 23:11:43 -0800
  ...In order for HID to be legal, you must have headlight washers, auto-levelers along with SAE / ECE compliant lenses.� So to do it...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
  ...There are 4 thick washers (#311-199-125@$1.32 each) that go between the bar and the battery box. You could also stack...
• Re: CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 15:17:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I was awfully glad not to see one of those compressed dished washers under the joint. The C-clip is enough of a pain...
• Re: Skylight Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:18:47 -0500
  ...The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels" > or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy. > > What are those for...
• Re: Alternator bracket needs repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:01:57 -0400
  ...The studs usually fail due to an alternator failure or the wrong nuts/washers being used. Adding to the breakage cause is some folks...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:33:37 -0700
  ...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: Tornado-like wind currents
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 10:02:46 CDT
  ...an end, so on one of the BlueBag's >somersaults, the washers delightfully tinkled out and the BlueBag >lurched immediately into the cab and...
• Re: Wet Weather Leak
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:41:26 -0700
  Don't forget the rubber grommets around the wiper axle mechanism, or the window washers. A friend of mine recently got a brand new...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:09:58 -0500
  ...From the factory the eccentric washers were available in different thicknesses to adjust the space the between the bushings and the chassis. The eccentrics...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:11:39 -0230
  ...I'm pretty sure you > could do the same and using the fender washers on both inside and outside > the pop top and one...
• Re: Tristar
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:07:38 -0600
  ...As for headlight washers and the antenna location, it can't justify the price of Fastforward and other Canadian sellers! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Send and...
• Re: 81 Westy Panel Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:55:38 -0800
  ...I am however looking for the little counter sind washers for under the screws for when I re-install. The originals have a backing...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:28:58 -0700
  ...They do, > in effect, reduce the effectiveness of the coils. > > You can fabricate the washers easily from a 1/2 inch semi-soft > vinyl...
• Re: Paint job pricing-Doing the exhaust right!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:58:39 -0400
  ...Now since you got your hardware at local > sources most likely the washers are garbage. Yes washers also come in > grades. You want washers...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:46:57 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > >> I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
• Re: Westy Fridge Conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:49:32 -0400
  ...I put rubber washers between any metal to metal contact on the fridge components. Rebuilding the cabinet was a pain, but it was worth...