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Audi Parts
Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:02:50 -0600
...s and my wife's 1990 quattro is in need of struts, turn signal lens, etc. and I'm looking for a parts source...
Re: Best Hatch Struts???
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 19:54:42 -0700
At 10:03 PM 10/2/98, Judith Barr/Leo Girard wrote: >My 85 Vanagon GL DOES have a rear pressure activated switch. What...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists
Historical mailing list - B
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:46:01 -0800
...So I'm looking at struts. >>> >>> Kim, why did you install them inside instead of outside? Is that >> cosmetic >>> or functional? And I can...
Re: Vanagon poptop spring question
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 23 May 2013 10:42:06 -0400
Cool -- thanks Frank -- I already have the struts (the heavy duty ones) but I found last year that the poptop was really hard to...
Re: Roof rack for kayaks on 91 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 16 May 2010 20:15:04 -0500
...even the men I would ask to help usually couldn't do it by themselves. > I've got hydraulic struts now, that works better. >
rear hatch
Historical mailing list - michael schiesser
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:30:22 -0400
...that all the interest and excitement that has been generated by those two little struts to be pretty damn amusing. Michael Schiesser 89 Westfalia
WTB these vanagon parts ( for 1990 )
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:00:02 -0800
...1) Passenger Side Radius Arm (aka Strut arm)- part of the front end assembly. 2) Auto Transmission Drain Pan. 3) Differential Drain Pan Please...
Re: A few more pictures from this weekend
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 23:23:51 -0400
Eh, he cheats! He's got struts that help push the poptop up with that 100-lb carrier plus whatever he's stuffed inside...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 May 2012 12:08:48 -0400
...Radius rod/arm sourced It's a shame really but some owner/operators ignore or stave off something like the radius strut bushing replacement...
Re: Rear Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:25:31 -0500
> Planning on replacing the rear hatch struts on my 91 Carat > soon. Any input on brands and or vendors would be appreciated. I recommend...
Re: Dealer ripoffs
Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 07:30:26 -0500
...temp sensor, p&l $78 > > Two hatch struts, installed, $105 (let's see, $40 for the struts, $65 for > the 10 minutes?) > > Rear shocks...
Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:45:54 -0700
How about this approach? Have a piece welded across the bottom, between the body spars/struts and a piece welded on the ends, vertical...
Re: rear hatch lock extension
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:31:57 -0500
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Reynolds wrote: > Rear hatch struts available from LiMBO. > The sun catchers are really cool too! > > > See www...
Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:38:24 -0800
...myth. > > Maybe the PO was lying but I was told the struts were new. Maybe one was > just defective and it really does not...
Re: bike rack bolted to hatch
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:12:22 -0600
...I also put 2 of the high pressure struts on the hatch and used one of those PVC sections on the right strut to...
Re: Sway bar connection popping out
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:07:52 -0400
...In my case the problem turned out to be a loose radius rod nut(strut bar) where it goes through the frame. Each time...
Re: Boiling radiator light and tailgate gas struts
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 7 Jun 95 10:47:10 PDT
...Gas struts suck big time. Use a finely crafted Schwarzwalder churman tail gate elevating structure instead. (broomstick with rubber cane tip). In a pinch...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:38:02 -0600
...I am just changing the strut/spring and to get better access I removed the two top bolts of the upper ball joint. Now...
Rear Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Jan 97 13:14:36 PST
I had been looking all over town and throughout the net for a set of rear hatch struts for my 83 Westy (no rear...
Re: Thanks to BD
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:08:54 -0500
...Last week I ordered hatch struts and got hem within a day. They now use FedEx inside of Pennsylvania. Hooray! Thanks Ron! Dave On...
Engine cover liner-stuffing
Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:08:45 -0700
...where? It seems to be held in by a few wire struts - is anything more needed? Also, the gas on/off knob from the...
Re: Can someone please help me with a part number?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:23:14 -0700
Hey Roger -they're both strut mounts for Brazilian VWs, Gol and Fox respectively. On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 7:58 AM, roger...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:29:15 -0500
...So I'm looking at struts. >>>> >>>> Kim, why did you install them inside instead of outside? Is that >>> cosmetic >>>> or functional? And I can...
Hatch strut - D'oh! Bent it.
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 15:41:38 -0700
...So I grab the lowest part I can reach, which is the skinny part of a strut. What can I say? All I can...
FS Vanagon used parts Ottawa Can
Historical mailing list - greg rich
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:35:37 MDT
...rims, all prices very fair cause it must go! no hatch struts or mirrors either. Greg (613) 256-3716 ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a...
Re: It's the annoying little things...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:02 +0000
...What Alistair said about the wire has held my struts on more than a few times. I seem to manage to lose about 50...
axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:30:45 -0600
...I am replacing the strut/spring on my 91 Westy Syncro. When I removed the top ball joint (two bolts) and moved rotor/brake...
Reasonable source for parts [2]
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Jun 95 11:28:09 EDT
Hi folks, Thanks to all of you that emailed me suggestions for getting the rear hatch struts for our '80 Westy. The dealer in...
Re: 1986GL update, Dieter and the Hatch Witch
Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
Sun, 6 May 2001 15:43:16 -0400
Volks and Ben, Immediately after Dieter reported getting hit in the head by the back door witch, I sent him the Bloss PVC strut...
LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:40:24 -0700
Hi all, I am going to buy a press so that I can change my wheel bearings, upper strut bearings, ball joints etc. I...
Re: that other brand. .
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:39:56 -0700
...Lines or clamps to hold the tarp in place, piece of PVC pipe on the strut to keep the hatch open. Even a place...
Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:39:16 -0800
...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/PopTopStrutCableAndSpringEtc And yes, the springs and the gas struts work together. I have a working strut (unpainted) you can...
Re: Spring Compressor
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
...I did not disconnect strut rod or sway bar link to lower control arm. Just pulled shock, two bolts on upper control arm to...
pop top lift springs
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:22:31 +0000
...Anybody replaced the springs? Any info anywhere? I want to fix this not put a band aid on it with struts. thx mike
Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:39:43 -0400
On a related note, I'm wondering about the finish on these metal Westy interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they...
rear hatch lock extension
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:01:55 -0700
While on the subject of rear hatch struts, another handy device for anyone tripping out west or wherever, is the rear hatch lock extension...
Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:03:40 -0500
...24px"><DIV><FONT size=+0>Careful with weird struts.  They usually do not work as VW intended.  Westys, in particular, have...
Dealer response: hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
Thu, 2 Jan 97 10:53:02 -0600
okay- i couldn't wait for an answer so i called the dealer back. he said that VW DOES use two different PNs on...
Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 22:31:20 EST
In a message dated 3/6/02 2:37:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > It does, but you can easiliy...
Re: VW Bug questions
Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:20:12 -0700
...And I argue that Super Beetles with their MacPherson strut suspension actually handle BETTER than standard Beetles. Also got more cargo space due to...
hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:35:10 -0400
I don't intend to put a rack on my back hatch. I've read that 2 strong ones can make the hatch fly...
Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:26:40 -0500
You can wrap a ratchet strap around the strut to compress it. Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk...
Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 3 May 2017 16:39:29 -0400
...Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up. > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > -- > >> >> >> > Neil2 > >> >> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > >> >> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) > >> >> >> > '08 170...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 22:00:12 -0500
...So I'm looking at struts. > >>> > >>> Kim, why did you install them inside instead of outside? Is that > >> cosmetic > >>> or functional? And I can...
Re: Questions from Japan.. (No Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:51:38 -0600
...content! Old Man Emu is an Australian manufacturer of shocks and struts for the Vanagon, and I think some other vehicles. They seem to...
Yakima racks on the back
Historical mailing list - john silverman
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 17:07:16 -0600
...pieces of PVC pipe, I think 1/2", threaded over the strut- see the archives). With 2 bikes, the tailgate is easily opened by...
Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:53:56 -0400
...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy > fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
Re: Poptop Lift Assists
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 14:56:58 -0700
...Which Struts? The Jack Bombay with no hesitation. I and every one I know using them are very happy. And the install is far...
Re: Woes of season's first trip - long
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 3 May 2004 23:49:10 -0400
...Guess I'll have to check my hatch struts... :)
Re: Those damn door mirrors...
Historical mailing list - walt spak
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 17:04:32 -0700
...I had to shorten the tubular horizontal struts to bring the mirrors in as close as possible to the doors. The lower struts are...
Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:38:38 -0700
Ski poles work, pcv pipes work, broom sticks work but why not just bite the bullet and get at least one strut? Imagine how...
Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 3 May 2017 15:41:05 -0400
...Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up. > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > > > > > > -- > > Neil2 > > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) > > '08 170...
It's the annoying little things...
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:41:22 -0700
Hello All, On my 90/91 Westy I was replacing the shocks/struts for the rear hatch and while doing so launched into oblivion...
Re: [WetWesties] Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:50:21 -0700
RE: Drilling Holes for Fiamma Mounts? Mike, am I missing something? I thought we were talking about the Gowesty (or Fiamma for that matter...
Re: vanagon rear hatch struts and other stuff ...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 01 May 1996 18:49:49 GMT
On Wed, 1 May 1996 12:32:01 -0700, you wrote: >Also, I'm new to the vanagon mail list. Could you tell me...
88 vanagon for sale
Historical mailing list - Louanne Courtright
Sun, 2 Mar 1997 18:33:39 -0500
...New exhaust, brakes, rear hatch struts and recent head gaskets and seals. Don't want to part with it and love it but we...
Re: Some kind of shelf?
Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 19:34:10 -0700
I think a "collar" around the strut tube similar to the way a bar clamp works would be the way to do it. This...
Rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:12:29 -0700
...Now you it's time to take out the strut. I usually take out the easy side on the car first. The hatch side...
Re: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 6 Aug 2013 11:10:18 -0700
...On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote: > Even with the pop top lift struts is it...
Re: Front Shocks Replacement
Historical mailing list - peterleolkes
Tue, 21 Apr 1998 06:12:00 +0930
...Of course someone has. > > I've never done McPherson Struts before. Messing with big > springs sort of scares me. Are the McPhereson strut tools...