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• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 18:17:32 -0800
  ...25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I'd call those 'washers' or 'dished washers' .. > they are not any kind of 'plate' really. > > it's...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:20:03 -0800
  ...There are 4 thick washers (#311-199-125@$1.32 each) that go between the bar and the battery box. You could also stack...
• Re: BA6 shell FS
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 27 Sep 96 12:37:46 CDT
  ...kinda chewey and the little washers get stuck between your teeth. :) >PRICE = free + cost of shipping. for me, this beats it going to the...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:44:11 -0800
  ...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to a zip > > lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, >switches, > > sun...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:10:32 -0700
  > Can someone help identify >where the following parts go? > >Two copper flat washers, about 7/16 in total diameter. I thought >it was meant...
• Need info. on front A/C distribution piece
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:38:57 -0700
  ...Also, if any washers are involved, I'd like to know that as well. Thanks! Steven __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail...
• Re: Yakima roof rack fit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:41:12 -0700
  ...the local hardware store and got > a bunch of stainless steel washers and longer bolts. This is the > result: > http://www.californiavan.com/yakima...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:42:48 -0500
  ...I have seen some very old VW washers crack upon re-use due to age-tempering/ work-hardening issues. I only made the 'out...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:18:55 -0800
  ...Had to change the > eccentric washers to set the pre-load. The inner sleeves are a slightly > different length so thinner eccentrics were needed...
• Oil level vs temp test
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 19:29:21 -0400
  ...has anyone worked out the torque specs for the various flavors of oil plug gasket/washers?" Enough! Take a wrench that fits the fastener...
• RMMW selling chinese parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 01:55:13 EST
  ...about $5 for two) In addition they sent the wrong thrust washers. Since their catalogue promises "we have the unique buying power to purchase...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 18:48:37 -0600
  Entity Felder spoke thus: > Diesel owners take note! > Nobody knew to warn me because apparently it isn't common to have the > spacers I...
• Re: ?Removal of Fixed Glass from Sliding Window Frame?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:07:17 -0700
  ...I used two short pieces of 2x4 and two sections of 5/8 all thread 4 washers and nuts. Bore two holes in the...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:29:32 -0500
  ...You really don't want to break them loose! If you can get 4 M6x18 mm Stainless steel bolts and spring washers use those...
• Re: Repair glue for heater box
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:53:21 -0700
  ...metal and attach them to the heater box with small > bolts, washers, and glue. I need a glue that binds well to the heater...
• 3 groove pulley and oil seal
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 00:06:09 -0700
  ...does anyone know its thickness and diameter so that I might recreate one with a stack of washers if possible? Thanks in advance dave
• cool headrest cushions (and more)
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:14:42 -0800
  ...a very nice looking van, complete with 2 sun roofs, headlight washers and, the exact same, extra long map pocket on the drivers side...
• 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: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:02:02 -0700
  ...Yes washers also come in differing grades. As for the bracket studs, >> the nuts should match the grade of the stud. >> >> Dennis
• My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 18:16 CDT
  ...Also, I think I am going to get some washers to put under it, and use a longer bolt. The suspension piece that it...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:01:07 +0200
  ...I found stainless steel bolts and nuts and washers which fit perfectly for installing the new tie down cleat things... but the loops themselves...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:08:20 EST
  ...stuff where? > On the big rubber head gasket and on the washers for the head bolts. Happy Holidays� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A...
• Re: stud kits
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:25:27 -0800
  I got mine and all new conical seat lugnuts from Prestige Wheel http://www.prestigewheel.com/mainStuds.asp They also have washers that allow...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-549)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:50:46 -0800
  ...wrote: > > > Any of you hot rodders out there remember the indexing washers for > > sparkplugs? These were essentially shims that you would use to "aim...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:44:07 -0500
  ...Other places I used JB weld to attach metal washers. LMK if questions and I will try to remember. Edward On Sat, Mar 4...
• Re: Rubber mats..
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:03:52 -0700
  They also work well to tame walking front-load washers that don't behave on the spin cycle. :-) Great idea for an engine deck...
• Re: spark plug orientation affects performance?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 21:02:37 +0000
  ...This can be achieved > with the help of washers. This is to prevent the spark from occuring > in the shadow created by the electrode...
• Re: Air Cooled Engine Seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 15:28:43 -0500
  ...Or how about a 13mm bolt with nut and flat/lock washers on it? > > Just an idear. > > tim (whose aircools are well sealed and...
• Re: Windshield Washers
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:06:19 -0000
  Skip Emmert-Keaton wrote: > > My windshield washers don't seem to work. I can hear the pump working and > there's fluid in the...
• SA Grill Attach
  Historical mailing list - Jnovak
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:12:49 -0800
  ...For the time being, I took a couple of the rubber washers that were on the pegs used on my original grill and placed...
• Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:14:57 -0700
  ...necessity, but how many other considerations are there? Stainless nuts, bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after installation? I have a...
• Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 May 1995 14:01:10 +0600
  ...I've replaced the paper >gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round >metal plate with no success. How the...
• RE: Sacrificial anode
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Feb 1995 18:47:42 EDT
  ...I use zinc washers and bolts when ever I can. WIth a boat, the "communication" for valance electrons among metal components is much greater...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement (headlight adjusters 86-91)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:10:30 EST
  ...shatter if you try to remove > >the lens unit. > > > make your own out of machine bolts, nuts and washers.. thats what i did.. chris
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:39 -0700
  yeah, you're right. my only excuse is lack of sleep. I guess I was thinking of raised suspension via spacers/springs etc. alistair...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 30 May 2010 13:21:11 -0700
  ...Are > people just using rubber washers? > Also, my right (drivers) side cardboard air deflector missing and the left > (passenger) side seems damaged. I found...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:26:39 EST
  ...I read somewhere that it also helps to use large washers with the backing plate, which is what I did. One thing I do...
• Re: Oil leaking out
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:13:54 -0500
  ...An oil change on you or van consists of oil filter oil cleaning sump screen new paper gaskets for that screen 2 crush washers...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:30:26 -0700
  ...rusted and worn thru donut > sleeves or bushings, and rusted out washers. > > Who are the recommended suppliers for these parts? I might as well...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:31:24 -0500
  ...One thing with lock nuts or washers. If the locking action helps at all the bolted connection has really failed and the only advantage...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
  ...There are a couple of offset (eccentric) washers > on this long bolt which you need to keep. Notice and remember where > these washers go...
• Coolant warning light FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 19:41:22 +0100
  ...the floppy plastic circuit-foil, even the ones under nuts and washers that I suppose connect to the actual gauges and lights. This was...
• The new bus
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 10:54:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...Also found nuts and washers. Curious I pulled on the rocker shaft and it came off in my hand! Fount all the hardware ane...
• Re: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 23:22:26 -0600
  ...By alternately squirting the water into the nozzle, then briefly running the windshield washers, the job can be completed in a few minutes. As...
• Re: camp stoves outside but connected
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 05:32:59 -0400
  ...Use thick flat washers between the legs of the tank and the chassis so that the tank is low enough to provide ease of...
• Looking for metal fasteners HELP.... (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 13 May 1999 14:39:29 -0400
  ...I've done it in the past by stacking washers behind the metal to simulate the thickness of the drywall. I can't do...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:45:28 -0700
  ...a simple question > on 1/10/2001 12:40 AM, Paul Gilland at pgilland@YAHOO.COM wrote: > > > How do I work the windshield washers...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 May 2006 09:50:24 -0700
  ...The rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient size to distribute the load, IMHO. BenT
• Re: Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
  ...So I knew that those washers were needed (as spacers). So I grabbed the dremel tool and gradually enlarged the center of the washers...
• Re: exhaust studs/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:02:36 -0500
  ...Use plenty of anti seize and tighten everything up at the same time! I only use stainless nuts and washers on the studs, and...
• Floppy mirror + contact cement
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:31:58 -0700
  ...However, the passenger side mirror is not an OEM type and it shrugged off the same fixes - rubber washers, etc.* Gumming the bearing surfaces...
• Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 1 May 2009 19:01:24 -0800
  ...I wanted to order my washers ahead of time, because that certainly is not a stock item where I live. How Scott (tubrovan's...
• Re: Loose as a Goose
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:38:06 -0700
  ...Use matching sized thick wavy washers behind the bolts and torque them down to spec. I know the size because I just had to...
• awk! -- speakers sound great but....
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 11:13:30 -0600
  ...One possible solution that came to me is to attach enough washers underneath the screw on the window handle that it would raise it...
• Dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  ...hidden killswitch(es) backlit white-faced Golf II instruments 4-jet washers Hansen Motorsport race-type fuel-filler power steering Toyota steering column (Corona...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:15:40 -0400
  ...with a new gasket ($30+), new, slightly longer bolts and lock washers. I > CAREFULLY torqued it according to the instructions in Bentley. I refilled...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:15:08 -0800
  ...When repalcing, you also need to get the proper grade or property class fastners and the bolts, nuts, washers, need to be match or...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:08:20 -0500
  ...Does this mean the inner sleeves were a little short and spacers were required to allow a tight fit on the alignment washers without...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:45:09 -0700
  ...12.9. > > When selecting fasteners, nuts, bolts, and washers need to be matched. No > sense having strong bolts if the washers dish out letting...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:06:36 -0800
  ...high grade of the proper bolt and some really good lock washers if you > have any doubts as to the quality installed on your...