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• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 14:40:36 EDT
  ...During my recent oil change, I didn't have any fiber or nylon washers for the plug, so I used one of the copper...
• Vanagon Diesel Transmission to Engine question
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:53:11 -0700
  ...I figure it is 7 bolts, and 7 washers. But ETKA is not being helpful. I’ve heard M10x100, M10x110, M8x100, M8x80, so I...
• Re: o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:41:31 -0800
  ...Afaik banjio fittings seal using high pressure over small area, copper washers may work well. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy 11/14/02 7:27...
• Part number confirmation needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:53:19 -0600
  ...N01101011 Washers: N0122307 Thanks in advance! _________________________________________________________________ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista� + Windows Live�. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:46:20 -0400
  ...When selecting fasteners, nuts, bolts, and washers need to be matched. No sense having strong bolts if the washers dish out letting the connection...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:39:26 -0700
  ...lengths > elect tape > friction tape > nylon wire ties > spare nuts, washers, lock washers and bolts > coil > cap and rotor > spark plugs > points > idle and...
• Re: Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:20:12 -0400
  ...In my case, the split washers used as lock washers were flatter than a pancake, and would no longer lock anything. I replaced them...
• Re: Pumped Water Leak to City Water Hook-Up?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:01:55 -0400
  ...It's easy to install, requiring only the fabrication of a simple adapter from a couple of washers and some gasket material to secure...
• Re: Water tank drain cap replacement
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Patton
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 11:49:01 -0500
  ...From the plumbing supply house...an inch and a half long rubber plug with metal washers on both ends, and a bolt through the...
• Winkler Vanagon Parts Order
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 22:26:40 EST
  ...Rear mounted gas tank holder or spare tire holder Head light washers Modified dash with provisions for gauges and tape holders Center console with...
• Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:35:27 -0500
  ...Another trick is to find a longer bolt that holds the spare carrier plate to the undercaridge and then add some washers to the...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:49:53 EDT
  ...source for studs? Also, my MB wheels had pressed in steel washers that came out nicely for boring and ball radiusing in the lathe...
• Re: Tranny update: flywheel off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:29:08 -0600
  ...I also >found two split washers in the bellhousing yesterday when the tranny came >out. Though it strange, but maybe I dropped them? Nope...
• Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:54:31 -0400
  ...So I knew that those washers were needed (as spacers). So I grabbed the dremel tool and gradually enlarged the center of the washers...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 18:27:26 -0400
  ...Chris On 10/1/06, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > What are "washing machine screened washers?" > > > > Joy > > > **************************************************************** > Joy Hecht > now living in...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:35:23 -0700
  I have some of the European dual pump/extra large tanks as used on T3's equipped with headlight washers.;-) BenT sent from my...
• Re: [WetWesties] Cause ofJulianna's Tiico engine buzzing revealed
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 10:39:22 -0500
  ...The owner took it to > the installer, Ed Rogers of Vee Dub in Ogden, UT, and Ed put lock washers on > everything that COULD...
• Re: wanted: exhaust part number
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:30:11 -0500
  ...Brett, ETKA shows that joint with an M8x65 bolt and two washers -- a flat washer A8.4x15x4 (thick washer!) p/n 900 955 01...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:28:48 -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: ? re: jump seats ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 02:04:21 EDT
  ...Drill through, install bolts, washers and nuts. That's it. The outer bolts will come through the inside of you fender well, no problem...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:23:18 -0400
  ...I used a piece of 3/8" treaded rod, nuts, washers and some sockets as adaptors to make a puller to pull out the...
• Re: shocks ,skylight flex arm, and exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 22:28:11 -1000
  >The two roundplastic washers that hold the end of the arms in the metal sleeve of the >skylight are broken. I can't open...
• OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:31:16 -0400
  I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and the use of Mann or Mahle oil...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:02:30 -0800
  ...16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> Mine was single flat washers. Be careful with the torque.... > >> > >> -- > >> Neil n > >> > >> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:57:06 -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: Looking for Grounding Star
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:22:56 -0800
  ...get some of those pointy star lock washers. Install that between the metal body of the van and the wire's eye terminal. the...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:00:17 -0700
  ...But my Norcold is mounted on sorbothane and even the mounting screws are isolated with rubber washers. I've had times when I had...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:33 -0700
  I have had a lot of early failures of replacement boots myself and would love to find a source for boots that would last...
• Re: Air cooled oil leak/timing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 May 2003 07:48:56 -0700
  I've never heard of or read about plastic washers associated with the oil cooler, and certainly have never seen them in any engine...
• Re: jump seat installation
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:37:05 -0700
  ...In addition you could have a bit of vertical adjustment by adding washers. I wish I would have thought of this when I did...
• Re: Suggestions for heater housing repair product needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:08:23 EST
  ...Any suggestions? > Thanks, > Ed McLean > devcon plastic welder and some big fat washers ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape...
• Re: New blog post and window crank question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:03:03 -0700
  ...I am currently using a couple of washers to fur the handle out a bit but looking at this image of your speaker http...
• Valves getting much tighter much too fast
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Jul 1995 11:31:04 +0600
  ...Further, when I took off the valve cover, I found two 1/4 circle washers which have a square cross-section. I took a...
• Re: Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:41:52 -0300
  ...I was shopping at Canadian Tire in Winnipeg (Isabel Street store) yesterday, and they had a fairly good selection of metric nuts, bolts, washers...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:49:13 -0800
  ...Some would disagree but I've re used CV bolts and thin spring washers in lieu of missing OE type serrated washers. Never had...
• another discussion point on coolant system corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700
  ...But a few weeks later when we did some adjustments, there was powdery corrosion on the aluminium under the stainless bolts (washers). We needed...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:16:21 -0800
  ...For the support bar to engine note the original > installation was with extra thick washers and all metal lock nuts. tness > > While there check...
• Re: tired oil drain plug threads (case side)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:23:26 -0400
  ...Be sure to get one with the proper sized flange and try the fiber or nylon washers. Why VW used copper against aluminum takes...
• More upper shelf info
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:42:51 -0800
  ...Drill pilot holes and use sheet metal screws and washers. It can be made removable by just making loops on the cable/twine etc...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:36:39 EDT
  In a message dated 9/18/02 5:58:49 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I have been supplying and using the stainless steel...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 08:36:39 -0600
  ...Now if I could just get my washers to squirt... Had a challenging drive into a Michigan snowstorm Thanksgiving morning. Larry A. Wesley Pegden...
• Re: corroded connections
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:16:09 -0700
  ...I put a bolt and several washers through the hole after cleaning the corrosion off the casting, then clamped the lead down. The bigger...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 02:37:49 +0000
  ...gt;dash? It is VERY dangerous to not have working windsheild washers in the <DIV></DIV>&gt;winter if you drive snowy and wet...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:00 -0700
  ...Also note >> the eccentric washers are available in different thicknesses. > > Speaks the man who knows. �Them that have ears, let them hear... -- Neil Nicholson...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 1 May 1995 11:08:02 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I've replaced the paper > gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round > metal plate with no success. How the...
• play in slider door handle
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:15:12 -0400
  ...there are a couple of washers under the bolt head which don't seem to be stock. if i take tham out and tighten...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: Accelerator Cable hook up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 05:00:32 -0600
  ...be tightened together by tightening the >nut down on the two washers with the cable between them. > >There are probably ready made products similar...
• noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:02:24 -0400
  ...I found that one of the wavy spring washers was broken. This caused the rocker to move back and forth on the shaft which...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:36 -0400
  ...My old hardware had > flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of the > washers point toward the bushing...
• Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2005 19:32:20 -0700
  ...I also put together a variation of the tool he describes (threaded rod, nuts, washers) except I also had a couple rectangular pieces of...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:36:16 -0400
  ...It will work for now, but what can I do to get this nut tight? Should I try a stack of washers to use...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:37:56 -0800
  ...thought the bottle cracked since I very rarely use washers. been too cold for rolling around the ground and now, (whew); I don't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2004 to 28 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-695)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:04:19 -0700
  ...On replacment get some 8.8 grade bolts(8X1.25X30mm)and lock washers to replace the bolts with. Phil. The installer of my SVX...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:23:31 +0000
  ...the fun of it I could keep experimenting with adding shim washers until it's "just right" in all 4 gears + Reverse. On Tuesday...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:15:40 -0700
  ...each time you drain the oil. > - > I re-use the copper washers. If you are really anal you can anneal the thing by heating...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 14:44:40 -0700
  ...I've replaced the paper >> gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round >> metal plate with no success. How the...
• water pump change
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 10:56:32 -0500
  ...Use washers if necessary 4. When reassembling pulley,use the long bolt to get the 2 bolts tight, and then use loctite to hold...
• Re: Help,camber adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:30:56 -0800
  ...Also, I believe there are different sized camber eccentric washers. You might want to check with the dealer about that. Todd '88 Westy Steve...
• Re: installing rear wiper option
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:52:40 -0500
  ...switch and the double wiper switch that controls both wipers and washers. Price $50.00 + $5.00 postage. Stan Wilder On Mon, 3 Jun...
• Re: What to do with a stripped drain plug?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:36:02 -0700
  ...I have also switched to paper washers. I make a new one every time out of the oil filter box. The paper deforms to...