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• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:37:07 -0500
  ...Extending the > > > shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. > > > GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. >
• RE: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 May 1996 16:58:01 -0700
  ...On the '90 GL standard, this is a two-pleat accordian shape that fits over the nylon ball on the actuator and it changes...
• Re: bad fit to the lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:53:22 -0700
  ...happened many times to > others, anyone have this problem? > > The lower ball joint is pressed into the spindle, looks well-seated, and > clipped in...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:56:20 -0700
  The ball end clip or the stud end c-clip? I've resorted to a bit of wire inserted in and bent around at...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:23:37 -0500
  ...The Haynes manual has some good instructions on ball joints, steering tie-rods, radius rods, etc. Also Tom Carrington's excellent how-to instructions...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:53:47 -0500
  ...Sorry, I know it's Saturday >but regarding muffler bearings- > >Many car exhaust systems use a "ball joint" type connection to allow the >exhaust...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:27:50 -0800
  ...I had little probs with the allen bolts, but that tapered ball joint was stuck as I have ever seen one. heating the steering...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 06:35:06 -0700
  ...I always replace ball joints about every 10 yrs, so don't know if they make noise. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:54:38 -0400
  If it's an automatic and the ball joint is rusted so that ball sockert will NOT come off then it's gonna take...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:04:36 -0500
  ...t seem to get my '87 Syncro's front right upper ball joint out. Got the > two allens and the 24mm nut off and...
• Re: Unfortunately have to say goodbye to the list
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:18:31 EDT
  Matt, don't give up hope yet! I would NOT accept the insurance company's low ball figures or even ones from the NADA...
• Re: bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:35:11 -0500
  ...My shocks are new, as are the upper ball > joints. Lower ball joints are intact. Everything else is most likely > original (160K). What are...
• Re: Vanagon Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:37:37 +0000
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• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:05:32 +0000
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• Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution. I made a mistake!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:41:24 -0400
  > > This is only about 250 watts. Ok, percentagewise it will be a bit higher, but still in the ballpark. Yrs, d
• outboard motor mount for a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:16:21 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/outboard-motor-mount-for-canoe/ Felder Industries, ball is in your court :) alistair
• Re: What has happened to gasoline prices?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 09:58:09 -0700 (PDT)
  The Shell station outside my window here in Ballard Seattle Shell is asking 136.9 up from 132.9 yesterday. Jeffrey olson SEattle, WA
• Re: Was --- My balls are knocking!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 07:32:48 -0500
  My thanks to all of you guys who responded to my query. The information helped me get the job done. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:51:56 -0500
  Jeff, What's your shipping rate? In any case, I'm 99% of the time better of just running up the road to visit...
• Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 17:20:22 -0700
  I succeeded in getting both of the top ball joints off without too much problem, the pickle fork and a good #3 hammer being...
• Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:33:36 -0330
  ...Just > hope the slime-ball waits until he is outside to make that long-distance > call!!! > > BOB - WA4RRN > '85GL - "Bourgeois" > http://www.malelesbiansrule.org...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:19:38 -0500
  ...Anyway, my questions: > >- Should I just do both sides? (all four ball joints?) > >- Proceedure? Tools? > >- Do I need to disconnect the brake lines and...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings R/R
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:37:03 -0400
  ...In an attempt to solve the problem, he had the ball joints redone about two weeks ago by a reputable shop in Columbus. They...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 16:57:09 -0600
  Before the golf ball dimple technology works you need a full belly pan and enough horsepower to make the project worthwhile. For a good...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:39:24 -0500
  It's pretty easy to put real grease fittings in the upper and lower ball joints and in the tie rod ends. A squirt...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:21:11 -0400
  ...Extending the shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. Dennis...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:55:23 -0600
  ...I could be using the wrong term, but am referring to part between lower ball joint and control arm. The radius rod attaches to...
• Re: (intro) forgot ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 08:36:56 +0000
  ...Cyndi Ball joints are a possibility, and the cheapest and easier part to replace on the front end. I did my Jetta for ~ $50...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:33:36 -0800
  ...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: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:08:05 -0600
  ...If you think it's fun to keep the balls exactly were >> they came from, great. > > Putting them back in the same place, or...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES - front mounting bolts for
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:00:35 -0700
  Exactly - the BMW are ball seat like the Mercedes wheels they're holding on to the van. :) On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7...
• Re: How to repair Sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2016 06:08:23 -0400
  ...The Gowesty replacement looks like it doesn't have the ball but has the socket. At least what I think I'm seeing >> Dennis...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:14:30 -0400
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? There is absolutely no reason to disconnect the upper ball joint to...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:18:58 -0400
  ...At the same time, one year later I find my steering is a little loose, and some people recommend to change the ball joints...
• rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:46:33 -0700
  ...It is an open ball bearing (17 mm id, 35 mm od, 17 mm thick ,NSK6207 C3 or KOYO 6207R) and when you are...
• Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:33:24 -0500
  ...A few weeks ago I replaced worn upper ball joints and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the...
• Re: Metallic "click" when depressing clutch pedal (Searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:42:08 -0400
  ...I put some grease bewteen ball and socket. No diff. To all: Another lister sugg. I have a helper push pedal while I listen...
• 4 Bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:56:19 -0500
  Can anyone recommend a 4 bike carrier that works on a ball hitch? I expect it might need to be secured to the hatch...
• Re: Wash. DC (G.Dead) trip report/Killer bus sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 13:16:02 -0700
  So, Jason Teets writes: ".....it was a good time (except the idiots selling N2O balloons...." Uh? Ya got something against nitrous? :) /martha
• thinlites for sale Re: Westy interior light replacement (want one like my EV)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 23:15:29 EDT
  i have some flourescent thinlites for sale.. these are from later model westys and carat $45 with ballast cover
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:27:19 -0600
  > So why do most two strokes have roller or ball bearings in their crankshaft/piston/rod assemblies? ---------------------- Possibly I'm living in the seventies...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Feb 2008 to 16 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-203)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:24:29 -0800
  ...Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed > > Guys, > > I've had some problems shifting lately, so I pulled my shifter apart. I > found the lower ball half...
• Re: pep boy's said after oil change I need ball joints....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:11:26 -0800
  ...First, ball joints on VW vans of all types almost never wear out due to the light load up front UNLESS the boot is...
• Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 May 2012 22:42:21 -0400
  ...The second picture down is the “floaty ball” that some people were asking about. Thanks, Bryan the metal flange with the filler flap in...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:36:16 -0400
  ...I was able to remove the tie rod end and the lower ball joint effortlessly with the proper tools AND with no damage to...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:45:13 -0400
  ...Extending the > shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. > GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint.
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:35:10 -0700
  ...It's a colorful stuffed ball. When the poptop is down, the ball lives stuffed between the "pipes". When the poptop is up, the...
• Re: Zerk grease-able balljoints?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 7 May 2012 16:08:16 -0600
  That's why Im looking for greaseable balljoints so I only have to change them once!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May...
• Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 12:49:36 -0400
  ...The 1/16" ball penetration test. Rockwell and Brinell measurements differ in some fundamental ways. Rockwell measures the difference in penetration *depth* between a...
• Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:03:49 -0800
  ...This ball joint nut is really stuck: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/TieRodNutMark.jpg/TieRodNutMark-full;init:.jpg Any guesses as to why there is...
• Re: FREE trailer hitch: Syncro(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:11:05 -0800
  ...Has hole for standard hitch ball, 1.25 hitch ball > [included], and pintle hook bolt-on spot. I will not ship, pick up > onlyin...
• clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:11:22 -0800
  Andy, Upper ball joint was easy to replace on my 87. They are not expensive if you get them from BD. I would suggest...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:02:22 -0500
  ...does a nick in one of the balls mean that JOINT needs to be replaced? -Wes Wesley Pegden wrote: > Does a nick in one...
• Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000
  ...I found the lower ball half disentigrated and since I don't have a replacement part in hand, I've got some questions. Can...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:47:00 EDT
  ...the same stud size, they're easier, but which of the ball seats are > closest to a Vanagons? I have several sets of Mercedes...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:40:24 -0600
  A few hand full's of Moth Balls thrown under the van will do the trick for a month or so. After that just...
• NSFW Re: NVC - so catchy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:41:41 -0400
  At 06:11 PM 6/17/2011, Greg S wrote: >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMDKzS-_W8k NOT SAFE FOR WORK! Ballad of...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:20:25 EDT
  ...take a ball peen hammer and bang the center section out some . later mark d
• Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 12:50:22 -0600
  Has anybody gotten a ball-park figure on the Sprinter vans..? Don Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora...
• 88 Westy: Cost to Replace Broken Engine Mount?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:40:47 -0700
  ...Can anyone give me a ballpark cost estimate on this?