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• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:52:20 -0400
  ...When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the bushing > to the block. I cleaned both and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:51:25 -0800
  Brett..The bushing will wear out again if its not tight in its hole. At a minimum you need to locktite it in there...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:15:13 -0400
  ...When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the > bushing > to the block. I cleaned both and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper...
• Re: starter swap
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:27:33 -0400
  Just, use the tap, run it in until the bushing comes out. The tap bottoms out on the bell housing case and then the...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 19:28:40 -0700
  The long rear shift linkage rod attaches to the side of the tranny through a guide bushing. The bushing is mounted in a plate...
• Shift problem train
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:01:09 -0700
  On the advice of a listee, I got the bolt and bushings that connect the shifter to the shift rod. While I was at...
• FRONT SWAY BAR---Connecting link bushings....NAPA alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:35:46 -0700
  ...I need to find new bushings for the VW-OEM connecting links, ya know--where they attach to the radius rod mounting hole. Is...
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 17:57:17 -0700 (PDT)
  The squeek _could_very_well_be_ the upper A-arm bushing esp. if it is more noticable with a passengeron board (then its the...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:56:47 -0500
  ...It appeared to me that adding new metal plate to frame face > would position the bushing so that the bushing lip in hole ID...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:45:46 -0700
  ...But really, after I carefully grind out the old spot welds do i need a big VW brand press to press the old bushings...
• Upper A-Arm Bushing repair
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  11 Jul 1997 15:41:16 -0600
  ...How to help the bushings out. o Cut the fat end off the bushing. I used a band saw, it can be done with...
• Re: Steering column flange bushing availability?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 00:52:57 +0000
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=steering+column+flange+bushing&x=0&y=0 Jim On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at...
• Re: syncro propshaft delrin bushing update
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:04:51 -0800
  ...The fit of the shaft into the bushings was still as tight as it was when I installed it. > > some pics etc > > http://shufti...
• shifter bushing/boot inventory (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 22:16:16 -0500
  ...The bus is a '62. (front of shift rod) | bushing shaped like a skirt | little coupler with one screw | enters tube, boot with ridges...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:17:09 -0800
  Is it me or is there a bolt missing on the red bushing bracket to the chassis.... � Is that swaybar and link kit something...
• Shifter hemisphere bushing
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:16:37 -0400
  Can I ask the collective If the hemisphere, a portion of the shift lever bushing has the retaining tabs to the upper springs fubar...
• Stabilizer Link Bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 12 May 1998 10:05:47 -0700
  I'm about to replace the stabilizer (sway bar) link bushings on my 86' Westy. It looks rather straightforward. But ... Does anyone know if...
• squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:44:16 -0700
  i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm bushings on my passenger side, and i noticed gobs of grease...
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:27 -0600
  ...Found that the PO had replaced the long-gone bushing with a section of flexible spiral hose, as used on hot tubs, etc. Split...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:56:44 -0800
  ...Looks like all the bushings and seals on the clutch > lever side need to come out, so I decided there isn't enough play...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:43:36 -0800
  ...wrote: > True, some play is normal - under load and yes, the bushings are there to > absorb some of the bumps and vibration, also under...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
  ...I just took > both wishbones to a real mechanic with a press to do the bushing > replacement. Once the new bushings are pressed in...
• Shift lever slop & selector shaft lubrication
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 00:01:07 -0500
  ...How do I get rid of this play? Since item 8 is a single bushing, it can't eliminate the left-right motion. Is...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:23:24 -0800
  ...The pic shows the bushing I think Mr. Zoltan refers to. Prior to gaining easier access, by lowering the clam shell/spare tire, I...
• annoying control arm bushing syndrome
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:00:43 -0800
  ...Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome? Hi all, Now that the weather's warmed up considerably, I think I have to rename my van "Squeaky...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:16:53 -0800
  ...My assumption is that on an undamaged hole, when parts are assembled the bushings end up close to, or touching, each other. Adding a...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0500
  What you could be hearing are the upper control arm bushings. It's not uncommon for them to make noises, even squeaks, as our...
• Going to bigger sway bars? Found: Urethane Bushings that have grease fittings.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:14:38 EDT
  I found some Urethane bushings in 1" and 7/8" for the bigger sway bars at Autozone. They have grease fittings to help to...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:23:26 +0000
  ...I see no rubber bushings in those pics. On top of that I now know exactly what brackets you are implementing and there are...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:48:16 +0000
  A photo of my radius rod arm/strut bar bushings at the chassis. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/904071.jpg Can the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:08:07 -0700
  ...Good tips. "cute little plastic bushings" Har har. No doubt. I recall that Roger Sisler made mention of using a brass bushing (like on...
• Broken Stablilizer Link, any experts reading this?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 6 May 2002 14:57:51 -0400
  > Chris Mills <scmills@tntech.edu> said: >Sway bar bushings? Pretty close guess :-) The stabilizer link broke right off from the bushing on the strut...
• Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -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: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:07:53 -0700
  ...Too thick and the inner part of outer bushing that fits into the hole, might not cover the hole well enough. Not sure if...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:30:30 -0700
  If you are talking about the bushings that hold the steering rack to the body, PN 251419081, Vanagain has the set of four for...
• PST FRONT SWAY BAR--Picture of the installation
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 15:25:14 -0700
  I went ahead and installed it with the old OEM end link bushings and the PST Eurethane "D"shaped bushings. I made a 2...
• Jetta Engine Swap: Cat Position? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:35:32 -0800
  ...If I mount this cat in place of this flex bushing: http://tinyurl.com/cxcbvzs and install a new flex bushing post cat pre...
• Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:31:04 -0800
  ...Does the '85 bushing fit in cross member hole above fuel tank?) Or... Swap in rear portion of '85 linkage and WBX transmission only...
• Re: (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:34:59 -0400
  ...At the very > > least, I'd like to get 2 of the bushings by Friday. I have a > feeling > > that when I call the...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:07:56 -0700
  It's not a brass bushing. It's a needle bearing. p/n 111.105.313A Note that this bearing fits about any VW...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:23:11 -0600
  ...If the play is other than in and out, your end bushing is probably worn. I still have my rack, looking for a source...
• Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
  Historical mailing list - Rian mullins
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 22:35:02 CDT
  I had a similar problem on my 88 Wolfsburg for a long time; ' just had the bushings replaced (gear shift bushings?) and the problem...
• wanted manual trans mount bracket with used up bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:48:15 -0700
  I want to try Ken W's idea of welding a new rabbit trans mount bushing onto a vanagon transmount bracket. should cost a...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:45:45 -0500
  ...no bushing in the bell housing. Larry A. <snip> You are correct, Larry. The starters for automatics are different and not interchangable with those...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:51:52 -0400
  ...too much heat and melt the plastic that is inside the bushing.I think volks cafe has the best price.They have a good...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:31:02 EST
  I've lubed rubber bushing's with soap, grease & anything else that was slippery! But the rubber was still getting cut & scuffed. And going...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:21:23 -0800
  This doesn't sound like a stock bushing. The Bilstein replacements I got from the Bus Depot have a 1/2" rubber core bonded...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:04:38 -0800
  Neil, the 83 and later linkage doesn't use the bushing above the gas tank. You can just bend that out of the way...
• Shift Linkage Issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:49:39 -0700
  ...I'm assuming the linkage is either dirty (it works very nicely when it wet), needs new bushings, or both. I want to get...
• Re: Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:45:03 -0800
  They may look good but if you were to redo your whole suspension you will find all rubber bushings are no longer functional and...
• Re: Shift Components - Replace or not...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:44:59 -0400
  Jim, I would replace the plastic ball on the shift lever and the bushing that is nearby as well. I have all of these...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:16:58 -0800
  ...On 30 Oct 2001 at 12:10, Cookson, Noel wrote: > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The...
• installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:45:41 -0800
  Hello, Nowhere in the archives can I find any information on lower control arm bushing installiation, I know people have done this,but I...
• Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:01:05 -0500
  ...jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the >> urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW! >>
• Pilot bearing took out clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:28:00 -0800
  ...a pilot *bushing*, not a needle bearing...or is a Syncro engine different? (& would a bearing be better in lieu of a bushing?) Austin
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:15:11 EST
  ...http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#VOLKSWAGON You can get performance bushings OR standard Bushings $159 Kit $119 Kit Vanagon Front Rear...
• California Imports Bus Shift Rod Bushing Kit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:06:34 -0800
  ...I'm replacing the center shift rod bushing on my '81 air cooled. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:02:08 -0800
  ...Lube Raditor fan motor bushings? radiator fan motors rarely go bad.
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
  As Rick explained, it is definitely possible to change out those bushings without having to remove the arms from the van. Three tricks that...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:08:44 -0700
  ...Lightly greased the starter shaft/gear, but not the bushing itself. > Too much friction > here, or an egged-out bushing might give you problems...