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• Re: Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:22:28 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > I'm replacing the D-side upper ball joint. (torn boot) PO receipts...
• Re: O2 sensors and those little balls.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:30:35 -0500
  ...because everybody seems to be selling them) and those white nylon balls for keeping out manual transmissions accurate. > > Thanks in advance. > > Peter Marsh > Naples >
• Re: BALL JOINTS...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 10:30:33 -0500
  ...All you need is a press and some steel stock the right size to hold the arm and push on the balljoint end only...
• Re: [vanagon] Rad fan ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 21 May 2010 08:38:46 -0500
  Now, if we could just do this with PBR Ultimate Ceramic front brake pads. Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel Westy
• switching from manual to auto?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 13:54:45 -0500
  Has anyone ever switched a van from manual to auto? If so, can you give me a rough ballpark figure$$$? thanks tyler
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:21:17 -0700
  Entity mark drillock spoke thus: > big balls that ride in the grooves Are we allowed to say that?
• Re: Speaking of lubricant.....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:08:08 EST
  ...The rollers have sealed ball bearing in them. That is where the lubrication is needed. The grease in the sealed ball bearings has dried...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:44:48 -0500
  ...m looking for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? >> >> Thanks in advance!!! >> >> Dave >> 85 GL...
• Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:13:47 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote: > Is the replacement of the top ball joints as...
• Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:23:50 -0800
  ...The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt remanents. If I don't drill dead center and adaptor...
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:14:33 -0500
  ...Late brake comparison / lower balljoints I didn't do this upgrade for brakes alone. I scored these assemblies complete with new parts at a...
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 13:27:50 -0700
  ...I will occasionally massage, like accumassage, boots in an attempt to distribute the grease better in CV's and ball joints, plus, maybe that...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 16:53:43 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 1:56 PM Subject: Re: Ball Joints > What tools are unique to this job? I only recall using...
• Re: Simple change for a Power Steering Rack - 1985 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 03:07:50 -0600
  ...i have had a hell of a time with other repairs (Upper ball joints, lower ball joints)so I am looking for advice and...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:48:42 -0500
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8...
• Re: RE tailgaters (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:26:26 EDT
  ...A pocket full of ball bearings. To get rid of unwanted tailgators just reach into your pocket and drop a couple bearings behind you...
• Fuel Filler Tube Question about BD part
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:54 -0400
  Does anyone know if this tube: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251201121D has that floaty ball in it? Thanks, Bryan
• 87 syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:57:03 -0500
  Can anyone out there give me a ballpark figure for replacing all pipes (catalytic is ok) and the muffler. thanks, Dave Dempsey demps2@erols...
• How long do the ball joints last on vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 02:56:26 -0700
  Just wondering how long these things last and what are signs that they need to be replaced? TIA! Joe
• Re: mystery of the dragging clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:25:41 -0700
  Well I can rule out the actuating ball for you. My 86 has no actating ball, and it works fine. I noticed it when...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 May 2007 06:13:44 EDT
  ...The rollers, three at the centre track and one at the bottom track all have replaceable sealed ball bearings in them. If the grease...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:47:36 -0800
  ...Of note, the new Febi ball joints I just got have a see through boot. (ooooh. See through boooot) It also looks like the...
• Re: front end work -- advice?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 14:30:51 -0700
  ...Got the upper ball joint off and the tie rod ball joint off and have twisted off both ends of one of the lower...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:33:22 -0400
  ...According to http://www.doghouserepair.com/mall/description.php?ItemID=7824 , that part number uses 0.6875" diameter balls. VW changed the balls in...
• RE: Tie Rod Ends
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...There is a ball-and-socket type joint that seems to screw onto the end of the rack. Your inner tie rod starts here...
• Have you replaced your Upper ball joints??
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 13:01:48 -0700
  Dear Vanagoneers! I have been reading the various postings that came up under a search for "replace Upper Ball joints" (alot of reading) and...
• Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:30:30 -0800
  ...Not to be confused with hardware needed for steel wheels which are shorter and have a radiused/ball seat. BenT sent from my electronic...
• Re: Westy Stolen In Ballard (North Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 10:35:14 -0700
  ...Our van was stolen in the last 2 hours from in front of the house in Ballard. If you see a dove blue (medium...
• Re: Buying Front Wheel Spindle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:26:55 -0700
  ...if you wanted me to get new ball joints, press them in .......etc. etc..............I could. let me know if you are interested, and...
• 85 Vanagon - Gearshift Lever Bearing Assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wohlgemuth
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:09:28 -0500
  ...the upper end of the Lower Ball half sticks up above the Gearshift lever bearing housing, and an upper spring is supposed to fit...
• Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:14:15 EST
  ...I need new front discs, pads and steering rack for my 87 Syncro, oh yes, and an upper right balljoint plus front outer driveshaft...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:19:42 -0800
  ...Once I take the joint apart there is no way I can keep track of which ball, which groove inner, which groove outer and...
• Re: Maybe this is the cause of poor shifting in my air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:17:19 -0400
  ...Ham-fisted car "mechanic" broke the front shifter plastic base ball socket thingy. I cleaned his grease from my Westy and replaced the ball...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:34:36 -0500
  ...Front end overhaul Did you find the need to apply heat at knuckle where lower ball joint seats? This might expand the metal allowing...
• Lower ball joint --- original vs. cheapo
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:01:59 +0200
  Yup, I replaced lower ball joint on the right side yesterday. I separated the steering knuckle and local VW shop pressed old one out...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:15:15 -0400
  ...Are There Junk Ball Joints? > I went to research syncro ball joints and noticed massive price > differences. The cheapest I could find from VW...
• FW: Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:53:56 +0000
  Hi Jeff & All, These are the fixtures I use to change the upper & lower ball joints. Also Control arm bushing, Rear Bearings Etc. best...
• Re: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:29:12 -0700
  ...the worst that could happen is .........the ball breaks off the lever, and the ball is stuck in the throttle cable. Solution to that...
• Re: unhappy alternator bearing
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:05:14 -0600
  ...Be prepared to struggle a bit and have a fallback plan if you fail. > > > 6303-2RS Bearing 17x47x14 Sealed Ball Bearings > > 6203-2RS Bearing...
• Re: Auto Transmission advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 21:32:43 -0400
  At 04:15 PM 11/3/2010 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >there is a ball pivot at the aft end of the throttle...
• Re: Getting to Intercourse, PA
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Sat, 26 May 2001 18:12:30 -0400
  ...and discovering towns with names such as Blue Ball, Bird in Hand, and Intercourse. From these and other experiences, I can say that, as...
• tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:27:54 -0600
  ...I remember that the ball joint boot was a monster to find the last time I replaced the clutch, about five years ago. The...
• Re: An Interesting Read : From Hitler to Hippies: The Volkswagen Bus in America
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:27:42 -0700
  People have bowed at my Syncro and I puffed up like a big balloon...... Thanks, Miguel
• Re: Need Show of Interest for Reproduction Post Office Front Wheel Arches
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:56:34 -0800
  Can you post pics of the 3 all compared side by side and any ball park costs
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:55:51 -0800
  I agree that unless you are an experienced mechanic and have the proper tools/equipment, changing the lower ball joints should be left to...
• Buses By The Bridge 2015, trip report
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:08:42 -0800
  ...The hot air balloon festival was in town again and that really adds some color to the festivities. There was so little wind this...
• Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 May 2012 07:26:50 -0400
  ...Yes, I know the later years had that floaty-ball ball in there to stop this “defect” but I have the 83.5 with...
• Heater found
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 07:21:55 GMT
  ...buy!)? Regards, Malcolm -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Malcolm White Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Eire Tel: (353) 87 2432200 malcolm@white.ie / rides@balloons.ie http://www.ftech.net/~balloons -----------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:56:26 +0000
  ...The Ideal vanagon > > Entity Joseph Fortino spoke thus: > > > He said just on it so i did it has balls > Of course it has balls...
• Re: Windshield washer spray nozzle removal tips
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:55:53 -0800
  If you just want to clean out dirt, you can pop out the little silver bb-size balls by sticking a needle into the...
• Question about Westy City Water Outlet
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 May 2006 09:58:47 -0400
  ...However there is a check valve/ball inside the hook up. When I hook normal water pressure up to it the ball moves and...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:27:30 -0700
  ...time being insulted >> by low ball offers in order to hopefully get some fool to make a high >> ball offer? >> >> > > im no stranger to...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:33:51 -0800
  ...and a BFH! Mark neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt > remanents...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:38:27 -0600
  ...Anyway, since, this cup/socket works with the ball on the hatch side, you just have to have them change out the other end...
• Re: Using extra Defogger Switch to operate motorized Ball-Valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 19:21:09 -0400
  ...Previously, I would run back > to rear of Van and open ball valve; hot coolant goes inside copper tubing > heating up water; BBQ thermometer...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:06:29 -0600
  Actually the Rotation does Reverse if a HalfShaft is Flipped But If ReInstalled on the Same Side of Trany the Face of the BallGroove...
• Shift linkage part
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:10:27 EDT
  ...It is shaped like a "J" with a plastic ball on the long end of the "J". I had to do some temporary repairs...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:04:37 -0700
  ...time being insulted by low ball offers in order to hopefully get some fool to make a high ball offer? Grin, Mr. BZ > > > ************** > Biggest...
• Re: Slave Cylinder plunger
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 10 May 2007 12:34:39 GMT
  ...They all use the plastic ball socket now. Rust free no squeak improvement. Dennis
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:19:06 -0400
  ...The automatic cable goes to the lever on the transmission and is connected with a ball socket. The Ball stud will often break off...