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88 Vanagon air flow meter question
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:55:43 -0400
...be due to the age and condition of my air flow control box. I had a 1980 model with a similar box and the...
Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 11:47:03 -0800
...At first I thought the mechanics weren't torquing the right upper control arm enough, as it keeps coming loose and knocking toe way...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:45:50 -0400
I'd suggest mounting the rod in the control arm *first* -- everything is fighting against your getting the threads lined up, so don't...
Re: Syncro Sway Bar
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 06:33:48 -0400
The links are also different based on Stamped steel or cast lower control arms. The cast arm links are also different right-left. Dennis...
Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:43 +0000
...AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Last summer my Upper Control Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a > "profession" VW mechanic alignment...
Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:41:33 -0700
...Does anyone on the list know of other >> Vanagon parts that can be had in urethane? How about the upper control arm >> bushes? I...
Re: Gas vs diesel Heaters
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 04:14:45 +0000
...I'm looking for ideas >on replacement parts, controls, and mounting one of >these in a Syncro. I've got my aux. battery in...
Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 19:53:13 -0400
> I replaced upper & lower balljoints and control arm > bushings on my 1990 Carat about a year ago with ones > purchased from Bus Depot. I...
A-frame bushings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:41:12 -0600
...GL? I would install new bushings and also install new upper control arm bushings at the same time. Would like to prepare them ahead...
197WTB: 1977 bus parts
Historical mailing list - Mark E Ingles
Wed, 06 Jul 1994 00:50:05 CDT
...cylinder shrouding (2.0 liter fuel injection) * foam engine seal * diagonal arm for the drivers side rear suspension * sunroof weatherstripping * uncracked windshield * right and...
Re: squeaking bushings
Historical mailing list
05 Feb 97 08:35:32 PST
...sperimentin wit somthin > I've been following the postings about passenger side squeaky upper > control arm bushings, a problem that I have as wel
Wheel bearings or brakes
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:56:05 -0700
I posted a question to the list a couple of days ago asking how to remove the nut that joins the upper control arm...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
...check condition of the upper control arm bushings before getting an alignment. This is not hard to do for the average "wrenching" inlined owner...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:55:22 -0400
...I've never seen a control arm get hurt or dented or anything with this method.. I've never had a jack slip out...
Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:18:07 -0500
Cast iron lower control arms were left on the donor as I could not remove the bolts. Going with just the brakes and uprights...
Re: Recycling gear oil
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 13 Apr 2003 02:11:41 -0400
...I might consider pouring it into my lower control arms, though. I've seen vans where those were rusted out from the inside. -- David...
Re: torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:18:16 -0500
...upper control arm bushings >Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:50:51 -0700 > >On 21 Jun 2004 at 18:40, stephen steele <steeles159@YAHOO...
Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:09:45 -0700
...So what did the shop do that you suspect them of doing something wrong? > > ..... > > If you think you can handle upper control arm mounts...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - BenT
Mon, 8 Feb 2016 20:04:02 -0800
...and 215s and doing that >> revealed that I need new lower control arm bushings. I'm not sure I'm up >> for doing this...
Re: A-frame bushings
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:20:31 -0700
...GL? I would install new bushings and also install new upper control arm bushings at the same time. Would like to prepare them ahead...
Question on replacing shocks on 87 2WD
Historical mailing list - dave
Sat, 22 Apr 2000 21:21:53 -0700
...Remove the bolt at the bottom of the shock in the control arm. 3. Then remove top (body) nut. 4. Install new shock, bolt...
Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 25 May 2005 16:26:49 -0500
...9 ( 251.407.097) 2 Lower Control Arm Inner, Lower # 17( 251 407 183) 4 Upper Control Arm Bushings #4 (251 407 077) Stan...
Follow-up stuck oil plug drain
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:24:55 -0400
...Upside, was that mechanic found some other more serious problems, inclduding the passenger side sway bar link deteched from the control arm. Tires Plus...
Re: 88 With a Squeaky Front End
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:47:05 -0400
...make the squeaks go > away forever? Normally it's the upper control arm bushings that one would replace to make the squeaks go away...
Re: Disabled Power steering...cause bad ball joints?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:47:01 -0400
...Mike kevin obrien wrote: > Hello All: > > I've been trying to determine why my new ball joints > and control arm bushing wore out after...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 May 2007 12:46:08 -0400
Upper control arm bushings! >From: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:22:22 -0800
...Lower ball joint tricks? Cast iron lower control arms were left on the donor as I could not remove the bolts. Going with just...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 10:23:21 -0700
...That's what I meant, though with more words. ;^) > > Bentley refers to part between lower ball joint and lower control arm as > "Ball joint...
Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:02:11 -0700
...Nolathane upper control arm bushings? >> >> Thanks Dennis. Helpful info. IIRC, the GoWesty upper control arm bushings >> may require similar adjustments. The bushings supplied by...
Re: So done with side cladding
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58:27 -0400
...I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy on theSamba) ) on the > upper control and the rear trailing arms. First impressions: SWEET!!! > > John Meeks > '91...
Re: largest tires that'l fit syncro?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 18:36:56 -0500
...arm (as measured from the tread) 3/4" to the rear trailing arm (as measured from the sidewall) 3/4" to the front control...
Re: How do you decode VW bolt part numbers?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:04:23 -0700
...x 105mm (Vanagon rear trailing arm) > N 010 1891 = M12 x 1.5 x 110mm > (Vanagon front control arm) > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk...
Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:44:00 -0800
...The >> later 85+ solid control arm setup does not use them and VW expects you to >> switch to the later setup if any of...
Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 5 May 2012 18:09:14 -0600
...All vanagons use the same ball joints and control arm mounts (bushings). While thing are a part consider replacing those and also the radius...
Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:37:08 -0400
...This was a early 85 with steel tubes and sheet metal lower control arms.I drive it every day (when it runs).Dont know...
Re: Turn Signals
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 08:08:23 -0800
...I would say it might be the turn arm contact on the steering area or maybe even a relay that controls the blink pulse...
Anybody else seen these cool AC's (no pun intended) & leather seats found on Vanagons sold in Thailand?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:58:33 -0800
...There are two captain's seats in the middle which have armrests and a 3-person rear bench also with armrests. The upholstery pleat...
Re: '88 removing coil springs?
Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 19:56:20 EST
...the steering knuckle and then placing a jack under the lower control arm. By raising the jack slightly - enough to relieve the tension on...
Re: 15" Audi Wheels
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:25:24 -0400
...I tried 8mm spacers, but >>>will need at least another 10mm to clear the control arms. The tire >>>guru who helped me research Load...
Re: Cruise control con't
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:38:28 -0600
...http://www.recallrecord.com/auto/volkswagen/vanagon/ Volkswagen VANAGON vehicle speed control recall Recall Date: Jun. 8, 1989 Recalled Component: Vehicle speed control. Manufactured...
Re: Subaru wiring harness
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:18:14 -0800
...If you replace the front on/off valve with a selectable T kind of valve (as you move the control arm, it moves flow...
Re: Difference between 2 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:36:38 +0000
Syncro1 has an 87 style lower control arm (2 piece at the ball joint).However it shouldn't have that type of front end...
Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:26:03 -0700
>Thought you couldn't get 16" Wheels on the front without changing the >control arms [or something like that]? Might be that some kinds...
Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:43:57 -0400
Wes; While you have it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything, including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:52:55 -0400
...The control arm is one kit, and the cable with attachments is the second. The third kit contains the vaccum canister and servo which...
Re: Squeaking Bushings
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 23:32:09 -0500
...So I crawled under, shook the van, listened and found the uper control arm bushings to be the loudest. I took the arm off...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:04:19 -0800
...When the right upper control arm came loose again and cupped the inside of my right front, I rotated them upon alignment in the...
Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:53:16 -0400
...If you think you can handle upper control arm mounts you should be able to address a basic brake job. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Fw: one year anniv.
Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:51:33 EDT
...With repairs including head gaskets, rebuilt tranny, new upper control arms, new strut arm bushings, new water pump, new starter motor, new clutch master...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:01:56 -0400
...I did it right the second time with the front stable on two jack stands and also the jack supporting the front controller arm...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:02:23 -0400
...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would > > line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
Re: squeaky shifting woes
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:04:42 -0800
...When this squeak starts usually your upper front control arm bushings are squeaking too. I have an easy fix for this too if anyone...
Old vanagon steering parts - radius rod
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:27:59 -0500
...rod (inner and outer) rubber parts -anti-roll bar bushings -track control arm and its assoc. parts...talking rubber only here.... -etc. Also...what...
Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:11:18 -0800
...Is this the time to replace the control arm bushings??? How many > are there on one side?? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > -- > No...
Re: Scale of 1 to 10: climate control cable
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 19:34:50 -0700
...Be sure to lub all of the heater flaps and the wiper motor arms while you're in there and clean up ALL of...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
...Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment? Good tutorial John, but I beg to differ on the subject of the tack welds. Their purpose is to...
Re: swap of front end components?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:21:34 +1300
...would like to upgrade it to power >> steering and cast lower control arm plus thicker brake rotors. >> thanks >> Derrek Wittmann From what I've...
Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
Historical mailing list - Ben
Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:55 -0700
...I do have a pair of Burley's upper control arms and a set of Syncro.org springs from circa 2000. I plan on...
Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:49:50 -0700
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper+control+arm Of course last night, all I could see was me...
Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:13:53 -0400
...Especially for the control arm mounts. I am hooked! Combined with the Syncro.Org springs, Old Mane EMU shocks and the 235/55-17XL...