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• Re: Shocks - the front rubber cap bushing...
  Historical mailing list - bob bob
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:30:32 -0700
  if you are talking about the washerplate and doughnut bushing directly unter the lock washer and cap, the KYB's i just got at...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 15:21:19 -0500
  ...1987 Vanagon Camper GL, 4-speed, with air conditioning, power mirrors, and rear window washer/wiper ... $7800 used in 1998. it now has 183...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:56:32 -0700
  ...It is black and covers the hole >> >>> on the rear panel where the washer bottle is accessed at. >> >>> >> >>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at...
• Re: Windshield washer pump / switch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 17:34:20 +0200
  ...Windshield washer pump / switch? > Hi all, > 90 westy syncro. My windshield washer has been gradually weakening over the > past few weeks (jets don't...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pruitt
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 13:32:38 -0400
  ...A 10mm washer needs > to added to get the top washer to clamp on the shock tower spacer bushing. > The GoWesty ball joint spacer...
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:51:18 -0700
  ...Bently also > says there are to be 3 shims, but I only have one (not counting the thrust > washer). What the heck is going...
• Re: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:06:54 -0700
  > The drain plug is oversized and sealed with a nylon washer. ..... Ah, ok. This is what I was also wondering; were, are, drain hole...
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:25:24 -0700
  ...US$, I have a few good used extra large washer tanks with dual pumps as used on T3 models with headlight washers. Pmail me...
• Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:07:37 -0400
  ...will send a signal to sweep >the wipers when pulling the washer stalk....making one think the switch can >supply the signal it's...
• Re: Removing Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 23:24:13 -0500
  ...Removing Windshield Washer Nozzles > Using small vice grips, you can twist them 90 degrees, then wiggle and pull them > out. Be careful not to...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:00:40 -0400
  ...Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door Hello, check the wiper fuse;check your timing;check your expansion tank coolant level. Pray...
• Who has a washer fluid bottle for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:00:59 -0600
  My "new" 1982 tintop diesel project needs one. Jim
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 08:59:43 -0800
  Next questions- how can we add these? cool idea.
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 03:10:41 +0000
  ...the 'bowl' of the washer is away from the rubber bushing side of the washer. Reverse of what you'd think, I know. Das...
• Re: Carrying a washer in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:37:10 -0700
  ...Carrying a washer in a Westy > Anyone ever transport a washing machine in their Westy? I may need to pick > up a washer (and...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 24 May 1999 17:38:30 -0400
  ...Maby "J-B Welding" one of those copper washers to the head? That way when you torque the head the copper washer takes most...
• Re: '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:47:26 -0700
  <snip> Can anyone tell me where the front windshield washer solution cap is. I can see the tanks under the front wheel wells, but...
• Re: drain bolt washer
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:16:29 +0000
  ...drain bolt washer <DIV></DIV>Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 06:40:54 -0700 <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>hello all, <DIV></DIV>anyone ever...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: Rear Washer Reservoir Cap Needed
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:31:39 -0700
  ...Rear Washer Cap > > I answered my own question. The cap needs the vent in it so that you don't > pull a vacuum when...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1371
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 May 1997 12:00:36 +0200
  ...But it works. >Anyone know how to adjust the windshield washer so they don't fill up the roof >carrier instead of hit the...
• Rear seat belt, add-on
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:29:48 +0200
  ...65 171 857 719 Blender DM 0.62 211 857 771 washer DM 1.08 803 019 811 B Screw DM 2.65 271...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 08:23:30 -0800
  ...PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump. > Aren't there three 13mm bolts? And be carefull, the plastic tends to get > brittle...
• Re: how to change drivebelts??
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 21:31:08 EST
  ...It's the one with teeth which engages a cogged washer. The action of the washer against the teeth on the bracket does the...
• Re: Mounting jump seats in 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:12:08 EST
  ...you can bolt right through the floor and put a lock nut and washer with rubber washers for a seal jeff E 87' Westy...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 29 May 2026 05:06:50 -0400
  ...There is a lock washer behind the nut, it needs to be there as it is a very special lock washer, it’s outside...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:33:51 -0800
  seemed to me one washer was highlighted.. with a 33mm ID - sounded right to me . On 1/21/2013 7:26 PM, Larry Alofs...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:00:27 -0800
  ...the 'bowl' of the washer is away from the rubber bushing side of the washer. Reverse of what you'd think, I know. Das...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:15:46 -0800
  My experience with "DMS" (Droopy Mirror Syndrome) is that the washer under the spring is rusted to the shaft. Remove the 2 screws holding...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:12:37 -0400
  While I usually side with the factory for most design features I question the sold copper crush washer on a steel plug going into...
• Re: Swinging table
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:17:08 -0400
  ...If you take this assembly off and use a hammer to drive a small washer between the edge of the welded nut on the...
• Re: Rain and rain-x and driving in the inclemency
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:44:37 -0500
  ...If you treat the windshield AND use RainX washer fluid, it lasts longer. They also have an additive for plain jane washer fluid. It...
• Oil Prssure Switch-Updated
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:07:16 -0500
  ...Pulled out, annealed washer on adapter and re-installed and sheared off the switch in the adapter. ;<[ Couldn't fit the torque wrench in...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:00:44 EDT
  So, is it a bad idea to use a copper washer?
• Re: Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 03:02:12 EST
  Yeah! We just blast them with our windshield washers. = ) BenT San Francisco
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 09:53:28 -0400
  When I bought my 86 in 2001 and got supplies to change the oil I got the copper washer from a list vendor. When...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:15:13 -0400
  ...The oil pressure switch adapter (bushing) is a fine thread that relies mostly on the copper washer for a seal. Here a quality thread...
• Re: Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:05:55 -0400
  About a year ago I was trying to get the washer to work on a '91 GL. There was a good ground at the...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:15:29 -0700
  Wait -- it wasn't a garden hose washer that I used. I tried that and it just wasn't a good fit. Instead, I...
• Re: Can someone tell me how to remove the window washer jets?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 18:52:25 -0600
  John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > > I think the window washer jets on my '86 Syncro are clogged. I > would like to remove them, but I...
• oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Tim and Sarah Kasher
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:05:59 -0400
  ...time....Im thinking it might be missing the washer? First off is it a washer or a gasket there that needs replaced......or both...
• Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:20:29 -0800
  ...I have never heard of a Vanagon getting headlight washers in the US. They are more common in Sweden than even in Germany. I...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:55:47 -0700
  ...In the off position, if pulled up toward the steering wheel, should the washer work and the wiper take three or four cycles? If...
• Re: Confirmation on front wheel bearings adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:14:09 -0400
  I had always adjusted bearings by prying the washer with the blade of the screwdriver. One edge of the blade against the washer, the...
• Re: AFM square rubber washer broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 06:21:42 -0400
  ...AFM square rubber washer broken > > Here I go again! I was changing my existing AFM trying to eliminate my 30 > second rough idea. I...
• Re: Can someone tell me how to remove the window washer jets?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 20:34:33 -0400
  At 19:59 10/4/99 , John-Reed Maffeo wrote: >I think the window washer jets on my '86 Syncro are clogged. I >would...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:30:47 -0700
  ...installing new luggage rack seals > ::: > :::Joy, you knw the washer that goes in the hose of your washing machine, > :::that > :::have a screen on...
• Re: Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:13:46 -0700
  ...I was able to install it without the thrust washers. > > My solution was to lower the washers in to place with a dental pick...
• Aluminum 82' DV Oil Filler Tube - 1 Left!
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 21:53:02 -0700
  ...oil-filler tube) > N01224110 x 2 spring washer (for oil-filler tube) > N 01152513 x 2 washer (for oil-filler tube) N 90090501 x...
• Re: Stranded in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:04:35 -0700
  ...FWIW, if some serrated washers are missing.... In the past, I have used a mix of wavy non serrated and Vanagon serrated washers for...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:31:28 -0700
  ...I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the >> washer fluid filler tube on the inside right rear panel on a Vanagon. >> anyone...
• Re: Unplug those Hose nozzles!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:28:56 -0700
  ...Thats right, get > your own set of needles and you to can unplug your windshield washer > nozzles .No need to ask your wife, with...
• '80-87 westy water tank drain cap is the SAME as rear washer bottle cap.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:13:43 EDT
  there ya go. chris
• Re: Reverse lights going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 18:10:39 -0500
  So I just got in my car to go to the hardware store and look for some washers that might fit my reverse light...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 17:22:00 -0500
  > During my recent oil change, I didn't have any fiber > or nylon washers for the plug, so I used one of the copper...
• Re: removing pilot bearing???
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:22:20 -0800
  I used a small bolt with a washer slid over it that just fit inside the bearing, inserted the bolt head first into the...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:50:37 EDT
  ...Could you explain where you "shim it up?' Would that be like a washer around the shaft--if so, how thick? Etc. Eventually these...
• G terminal s
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:12 -0700
  ...lights circuit, via fuse S20 G10 - hot when windscreen washer runs (used for headlight washer) and the M terminals below M1 - tied to G7...
• Re: wheel bearings, how tight
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:02:30 -0700
  May I just add a little (probably unnecessary) clarification,,, don't lever with the screwdriver, just try and push the washer sideways. Alistair on...
• Front/Rear Windshield Washers, 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:09:36 -0700
  I am trying to get my windshield washers to work. The front one makes a sound, but does not pump fluid, the rear makes...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:08:08 -0600
  ...I always replace the bolts and washers with new. These come new, along with the boot, in the kit. I also keep a bag...