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• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:15:05 +0000
  ...I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems to w= ork so far :-) Blog post here https://shufti.blog/2022/07...
• Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:05:42 EDT
  ...Should fit in stock location with the arms needing to be bent down @1" to hold muffler. I am running one on my modified...
• Re: Fryeday pictures - Maggie changes her fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:35:31 -0800
  ...My Sis thought I looked pretty ridiculous with socks > on my arms, gloves, and > goggles. > > Maggie > '85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney" > http://www.TomSinclair...
• Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:40:10 -0800
  ...because ...........the more natural thing to do to install 89's uprights and brakes and all, is to put them onto cast lower arms...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:01:30 -0400
  ...When readying to >>install them, I discovered there is no knurling on the inside of the new >>wiper arms where the knurled wiper shaft...
• Westy TABLES Available!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:34:34 -0100
  ...The mounts on the bottom of the tables accept the stock '85-up table arms. That is, the knob to tighten the table goes...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:22:37 -0400
  Jim, Measure spring height, hub to fender, and compare with your current bus. My '85 came in at a whopping 18'' up front and...
• Unplugged AFM
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 18:01:42 -0700
  ...an almost complete dissasembly of the motor just chamge a fan belt, my arms should heal in a few weeks. DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
• Unplugged AFM
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:06:35 -0700
  ...an almost complete dissasembly of the motor just chamge a fan belt, my arms should heal in a few weeks. DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
• Re: Help I've broken my armrest and I can't get it off!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 02:57:57 EDT
  ...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: Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 14:36:01 -0700
  ...I have long arms and that thing cut down on the short throw/crisp shifting for me. Bob > Just thought I'd give a...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 12:00:20 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> AFAIK, 215/75/15 is the largest tire that is practical...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:12:15 -0600
  ...The cast arms may well be stiffer than the superceded fabricated plate ones, but are probably no heavier and should have similar, if not...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 May 2024 18:02:38 +0000
  Jim, this tip about lowering valve assembly is brilliant!  Yeah, that valve is WAY up high...and your arms are aching...your brain is...
• Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:45:07 -0800
  ...And no, the shot didn't cause the cough and runny nose, it just causes sore arms and body aches. On Thu, Nov 25...
• roof vent control arm help
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:20:12 EDT
  Would some one who has a stock roof vent please tell me if the control arms sholed go in to the guide on the...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:51:20 EDT
  ...Some Mercedes rims look like they have a bit of a lip inside the bore to hold a cap with click-fit arms around...
• I am selling some Vanagon parts at the Manassas Bug Out 53 see you there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 23 May 2003 15:33:22 EDT
  ...job 1 set used 88 Factory lower springs 2 rear trailing arms 2 front lower control arm 1 used front 19 mm sway bar...
• Re: 84 Westy needs new engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:29:59 -0800
  ...After tightening each head bolt about 1 complete turn with a > torque wrench it was time to reinstall the rocker arms. ... I would > recommend...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:00:03 -0400
  ...They are also usually available at hardware stores and could be useful for holding table arms or the van jack (in pairs). A set...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:34:33 +0000
  ...front suspension. > I'm replacing the right lower and upper control arms because of my recent > accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Thu, 16 May 2002 09:45:06 -0700
  ...Ed Karl Wolz wrote: >Imagine this!! > >I was driving down the highway yesterday with my arms extended forward, I >opened my hands with palms...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:23:14 -0800
  ...Many will have the cast front lower control > > > arms. > > > > > > The 2.1 is different in many ways including better front brakes. > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message...
• Continuing Saga of Worn Alt. Belt...(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:33:27 EDT
  ...Right away HE could see where it was not aligned right! He said my pulleys were bad and/or the support arms/bracket that...
• Re: 16" alloys for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:25:57 -0800
  ...clearance issue may be the upper ball joints and rear trailing arms. If > you need any spacer at all 5-10mm will do it...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:38:25 -0500
  ...I came running out of the waiting area waving my arms and yelling "rear wheel drive". It was very hard to get them to...
• Re: Accessories, Parts Prices, and Dissension
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 03:43:40 -0600
  ...pleasant manners, with that >filthy, heavy, bleared scarecrow of a pirate of ours, sitting, far gone in rum, with his arms on >the table." > > >
• Re: Wanted: Extended Sliding Door Arm
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:36:23 -0700
  ...Didn't want any BenT arms in the process. BenT
• Fuel tank leaks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 12:48:20 -0400
  ...I am convinced that black-forrest elves with long, thin arms did this job at the factory. It was an interesting way to spend...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
  ...Also, David gives excellent advice on the reinstallation of the rocker arms and pushrods. Hope this helps. Rick Koller
• Norcold Frig. in Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 11:19:53 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Cooler? Dealer also mentioned another nice little touch, their are hydraulic arms for the pop top, making it much easier to lift, especially for...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 21:30:16 -0800
  ...Pilots like rrk@rahul.net | flying." -- Neil Armstrong
• Re: david & the silver socket
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 95 09:41:47 EDT
  ...What a difference :) Removed all the oxidation and left a mirror finish and best yet my arms didn't fall off! It only took...
• FS '85 1.9l engine
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:30:35 +0000
  ...Needs new heads...two loose valves on each side and strange wear patterns on the rocker arms.. It only has about 65,000 miles...
• Anyone have Toyota wiring diagram w/ automatic headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 May 2003 00:11:42 +1200
  ...the wreck that I need, and it will cost me both arms and half a leg to get an autoelectrician to figure the wiring...
• Re: Help w/ Vanity light in Sunvisor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:47:00 EDT
  ...front and rear table mounts and arms and bases, sofabed hinges, poptop hinges, cabinet hinges and hardware, fridge racks, sink/stove burners, LP tank...
• Re: what other seats & airbags
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:38:04 -0700
  ...what other seats are a direct replacment incld tseats with foldable arms > In a message dated 4/25/05 11:54:00 AM Eastern...
• Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:51:58 -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...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part I
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 12:30:52 -0600
  ...It turns to the left (a flywheel lock makes this much easier). - Take two arms of the puller and insert them through the holes...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:24:16 -0500
  ...IIRC that typically means using the thumbs to push against the panel rather than applying tension with the arms; or something similar. I've...
• RE: Cheap VW Dealer parts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 09:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The little plastic clips that hold the parking brake cables to the bottoms of the rear A-arms, go for $1.75 a pop...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Dec 2004 - Special issue (#2004-1200)
  Historical mailing list - Waldron, Evans
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:43:42 -0500
  ...Ended up replacing seats with later ones with adjustable arms. Had intended put them on the new seats but abandoned that idea. Evans 83...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 May 2011 06:01:00 -0700
  ...looks like the Coil Spring keeps that from > >happening. > > Actually the upper and lower control arms do that, attaching to the > steering knuckle by...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 21:32:26 CST
  ...it's black and slick and literally leaps off the cv joint to get on your arms, face, and clothes. but it works goooood...
• Re: 1987 passenger Syncro For sale with factory ? Westy top. INPERSON REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:12:51 +0200
  ...I replaced the big truck wheel with a GTI wheel, and without power steering, you need a big dose of Armstrong to turn the...
• Re: Removing wiper blade aarm
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:56:53 -0800
  ...Removing wiper blade aarm > > I checked the green Bentley book and it does not say how to remove the wiper > blade arms. Sometimes that...
• Re: anyone mounted a dome light above their hatch - to shine over the bed/engine?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:28:05 -0400
  ...The arms are about 18" long and very well made. They are perfect for reading or emergency engine work. I love 'em -- though they...
• Still a Parts Steal
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Fri, 9 May 2003 16:43:01 EDT
  ...I will also have an ' 89 Syncro for sale as soon as I install the brand new front lower arms. No rust either. Can...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:40:44 -0800
  ...When the engine comes up to a certain RPM the ligth goes of that wire is what arms the field in the alternator and...
• Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:11:37 -0800
  ...version had slots in the plate where the arms are attached; these, along with the ability to move the arms around or reverse them...
• Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:56:23 -0700
  ...my back, my knuckles, my arms, my knees, my liver and brain, my neighbours ears, (including dogs within 4 km radius), my bank account...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:33:29 -0400
  mark drillock wrote: > I would not bother to replace the older type with the cast version > unless they had the bigger and better brakes...
• Re: JCWhipme where are you?
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:31:53 +0100
  ...a JC Whitney; mail order distributor, box store, chain, >>secret underground arms dealer, or what? >> >>Larry (We don't have JCW's in Canada...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:38:04 EDT
  In a message dated 8/30/00 11:46:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, derekdrew@rcn.com writes: << When rocker arms are properly designed...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 07:16:32 -0700
  ...you lose the 'power' > > aspect of it, and revert to Armstrong steering. ;) > > > > And if it's the pump? Phaedra mentioned a loud roaring noise.
• Re: chronic flat lifter
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:12:51 EST
  ...Before you start removing rocker arms in search of a queefed out lifter, dump some MMO into the crankcase and go for a ride...
• FS: oem westy middle seat, and westy tables front and rear and other camper bits
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:39:50 EST
  ...also have front and rear westy tables and arms.. brown or biege. no grey. plus im parting out a white 86 westy if anyone...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:56:59 -0800
  ...Others >> have made mods to their crank arms and chosen different, though more >> expensive, IIRC, speakers to solve this. lots about this in the...
• Re: Getting door handles black again??
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:20:22 -0400
  ...also works great on wiper arms and > I even used it on my metal dash for my 71. > > Rattle Can can be found at...
• Re: valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:35:12 -0400
  ...to find an > awnswer . ... > > what is the valve clearnace between rocker arms and > valve heads for 1.9 '84 vanagon > > > > ===== > Dave Vieira > Hamilton, Ontario...