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• FS: 1988 Westy (full camper), Raleigh North Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 07:35:52 -0400
  ...Cruise Control 4 fairly new Michelin LTX tires Recent front control arms and ball joints (rides and handles nice) White on White 163,000...
• Moto-meter temp gauge/short shift kit Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:50:46 -0500
  ...I decided I had long enough arms and no drag racing aspirations for this vehicle, so out the door it goes. 3. Also have...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 May 2008 23:01:38 -0700
  ...If I'm friendly enough with the driver to be eyeballing his control arms and coolant lines, I can probably just look at the...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 04:01:58 PST
  ...It fits great and sounds better than stock. >1.25 ratio rockers $129 >swivel rhino feet $30 >Solid Rocker Arms w/spacers $40 >Chromoly...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2015 17:07:31 -0700
  ...But then I'd need the newer style lower control arms too... The money pit deepens.... ;) Neil. On 5/17/15, Jon VO <jondvo...
• Re: Let's go Canada
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kenyon
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 10:23:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...Pilots like rrk@rahul.net | flying." -- Neil Armstrong
• Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:05:13 -0700
  ...I bought a new wiper motor and am firing it up to get it park so I can attach wiper relay armsin correct position...
• Re: Busted Cladding Holes???/
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:23:06 -0500
  ...if riser blocks are not used on the shop's lift arms. The clearance deficit is so small that the clearance will look good...
• Re: Odd-Ball Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:25:32 -0500
  ...Some of it is very limited quantity so please respond to > me quickly via pmail if you are interested. > > Left Front control arms for...
• Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:59:55 -0700
  ...I know the job of R&R'ing the arms is not easy. I swear. What's next? I feel like giving up. Anyhow...
• parting out airbox Westy Cotati CA
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:52:36 -0700
  ...The tables and support arms are gone. The front seats are gone. The tranny is also available, and various other parts, like brakes, suspension...
• Re: b'stickers,chip+rockers,brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 00:06:02 -0500
  ...Would the person who posted last week about chips and rocker arms for sale please p-mail me some details. I deleted your post...
• Source for rear brake backing plates? New or used?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 20:51:17 -0500
  ...build-up of thick, flaky rust, and were not able to fit securely against the trailing arms any longer. (this van lived most of...
• Re: Here we Go Again ! Porn Mail
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:24:53 EDT
  ...I say we find out who it is, take 4 of us with Vanagons, beat him thoroughly, then tie one of his arms, from...
• Re: Anyone replace their a arm bushings (front) themselves?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 15:29:52 -0700
  ...Anyone replace theeir a arm bushings (front) themselves? > > subject says it all mine is due....I can get the a arms off, but wondering...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:58:03 -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: Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:04:49 -0700
  ...that includes new brake lines, new bearings, and new > poly bushings on the rear trailing arms. How have others managed the torque > issue? > > Jim
• Re: '56 kombi update - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 22:14:05 -0800 (PST)
  >there's something in the back of my mind that says the bolt pattern >on the torsion arms where the reduction boxes bolt up...
• Charles: Seat catalog?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Michael Stevens
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 14:57:59 EDT
  According to Armstrong, Charles L.: > The only catalog I have handy shows $13.95 for a foam bottom seat pad for a > '79 > Bus...
• Re: repeated water pumps failing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:04:48 EST
  ...Could be a case of "over-tighten-its" or they could be using the Armstrong method of vanagon service (if it ain't broke...
• Re: diesel clutch operating lever
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 10:23:51 -0700
  ...I am wondering if it is longer than the boxer operating > arms (all boxers use the same clutch operating arm). The operating shafts > are...
• Re: Problems with switching back to non pwr steering?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:31:21 EST
  ...And the older ones had a bigger steering wheel for the "armstrong-steering" method. That is all that you need as far as I...
• Re: 1986GL update
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 6 May 2001 15:30:50 EDT
  ...my head...Auggggggggggghh I think now I need 2 new Hydraulick arms for that think too. >> OK, Dieter. You can't leave the list...
• Re: missing your westy table tightening knob? Sears has 'em!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:36:40 -0500
  This is the part especially made for that single man who posted earlier, the one with the asymmetrical arms. Marshall Ruskin Friday's on...
• Re: Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 13:15:32 -0600
  ...same time. > >I've replaced the intermittent relay,wiper motor,wiper arms and blades and >wiper sitch assy on column. >Nothing in the archives...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 17:00:15 -1000
  ...if it's the 85 1/2 and up type with cast lower control arms in front, you'll need two 22 mm half...
• Re: Need Westy sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Mon, 05 May 1997 15:35:01 -0400
  ...It took some careful cutting and sewing to handle the two door arms on the left (looking at it all from the outside), and...
• shocks ,skylight flex arm, and exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 13:16:17 -0500
  ...The two round plastic washers that hold the end of the arms in the metal sleeve of the skylight are broken. I can't...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:03:27 -0600
  ...The earlier stamped arms used a removable solid steel end piece > for mounting the lower ball joint to the hollow arm. The earlier 2...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 19:45:12 -0800
  ...wrote: > > Be aware that South African Vanagons have mirror imaged wiper arms on the front. I can’t speak to other right hand drive...
• Re: 72 & 73 Camper questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Apr 1994 20:39:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...bolts under the sheet metal above the four under the rocker arms you saw. I just went through major engine work to Bucksnort. She...
• Re: '56 Kombi update: DMV/clutch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kenyon
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 13:27:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...Pilots like rrk@rahul.net | flying." -- Neil Armstrong
• Re: Wipers wont work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 22:31:53 -0400
  ...I got in(getting wet and all) and turned the switch I could here >the motor running but no action from the arms. This...
• Riviera Parts
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 11:28:45 -0800
  ...The nylon wheels that slide in the tracks for the support arms in the poptop are mostly broken. I was wondering if there is...
• Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:39:34 -0400
  I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Yesterday I was adjusting the camber of...
• Re: Tire recommendation requested
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:18:02 EST
  ...is nothing better to use for traction if you get hung up and it is in arms reach when you really need it. George
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:33:05 -0700
  Derek, I read somewhere that all Syncro Double Cabs had 16" Syncro parts with the exception of the rear trailing arms... if this is...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:27:55 EDT
  ...Being worn, the wheels on mine guide the flex arms out of > their channels. > > Jim Creech > 87 Westy
• Re: Wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:03:07 -0700
  At 12:44 PM -0400 5/4/00, Patrick Foltz wrote: >RainX is a joy, especially on that big 'ole flat windshield. And RainX...
• Re: Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:07:32 -0600
  ...I have long arms and don't need it. Besides, all that did was return the shift throw to what it was before, and...
• Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:23:51 -0800
  ...for one side at a time, put a jack under lower arm, remove bolts for upper/lower arms, rack etc. seperate upper arm from...
• Re: Buying a Van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:41:28 -0700
  ...Got 'em on the same day just a week ago. > they have stamped lower control arms in the front suspension ..which work as well...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:39:35 -0500
  ...But I do have long arms... > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin > New Zealand > Fossil preparator > <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> > Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van...
• Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 04:13:09 -0800
  ...I installed the S&S headers, a DynoMax Turbo muffler, 1.25 ratio rocker arms and K&N air filter a couple of years...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:37:19 -0500
  ...If not tack welded they will spin in the stamped steel control > arms. Of course they are easily damaged by heat. A quick tack...
• Springs & shocks (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:33:49 -0700
  ...and Bilsteins....I have to refresh a couple of rear trailing arms at the same time when all this work eventually goes down on...
• Re: wanted to buy: westy front table mount, arm, top ..any or all..
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:53:58 -0600
  ...Table arms are $99.95. rear combo (with table) is $229.95 front combo (with table) is $225.95 Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original...
• moving sale
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Sat, 18 May 2002 11:12:48 -0700
  ...in housing with blower motor, good used transmission, wiper motor and arms, mirrors, ECM, fuse box, air flow meter. make offer. 3) anyone need...
• Re: manual steering - more questions - longish
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:08:11 -0400
  ...is different. >>#2) The spindles are different >>#3) The lower control arms are different >>#4) The steering linkage is different >>#5) And of course...
• Re: Brake swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:29:09 -0500
  ...Brake swap Hi, I have a late-year '85 with cast control arms. Can I swap out the old small calipers/discs for the...
• Re: New Bike Rack available
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:57:15 -0400
  ...It holds three bikes on "arms" that are adjustable. While not carrying bikes the arms swing down parallel with the post off the hitch...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 14:52:37 -0600
  ...WheelWell behind the tire over the Frame ~ With My long Skinny Arms & Hands I have actually performed a Replacement of a Few C'O...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 May 2010 05:42:55 EDT
  ...fight with the marine one ???? >>>>>>Oh and one more thing, your arms and hands will be tired after wrestling that length of marine hose...
• Re: Syncro 16 and Tristar for sale in US
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 18:03:38 +0200
  ...It has reinforced body, different rear trailing arms and the 16" wheels, to name the basic differences. Almost any version of the Vanagon Syncro...
• Re: Power steering add-on
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:30:16 +0200
  ...I hear you! I have a 1982 Golf GTI steering wheel in my 87 Syncro, it gives the word "Armstrong" a whole new meaning...
• Re: Haughty lawyers.. the voice of ??
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 20:07:58 -0500
  ...PREPOSTEROUS!!!!" Sawyer raged, going into a red-faced tantrum, flailing his arms wildly. "ITS A FRIGGIN CRIME WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU!!!" "SOMEONE WILL...
• T4 PR retaining wire
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -0800
  ...pedastal mounting base on the head on some of the rock arms and not on others. I took the thing apart about a year...
• Leaking valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:00:16 -0800
  ...I was told that these were needed to provide additional clearance for the new rocker arms. Unfortunately they leak like crazy! I can tell...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:12:29 -0800
  ...If it needs work it'll cost you both arms & a leg too... -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff...
• Re: windshield wiper help(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:25:33 -0800
  ...windshield wiper help(NVC) > >We just have to deal with wiper arms that strip when you turn on the > >wipers and there is too...