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• Vanagon spring height differences?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:22:14 -0500
  ...I know that people use the springs of the Carat vanagons to drop that gap a bit. Is it only springs from those Carat...
• Re: Westy water and electric hookup doors- source for springs??-Reply
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 22:28:01 -0500
  Thanks a bunch for that tip-I bought a 6-pak of the hair clips at CVS pharmacy for $2.99, the springs are...
• spring time in my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:21:39 -0800
  I am looking to replace my tired leaning springs on my 87 vanagon (not a synchro). Busdepot has a set for a fair price...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:22:18 -0800
  ...The original test with this system last spring in Hollister were made mainly on Mark Drillock's Syncro, also with Betts springs and Bilstein...
• FREE vanagon carat lowering springs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:25:03 EDT
  ...this is the last notice before van goes to the crusher with springs on it. free vanagon carat factory lowering springs. van has low...
• Re: Sagging rear end
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 08:44:59 -0700
  ...it is the springs that sag; not the shocks. Solution: new springs to correct front to back sag, plastic spacer installed at driver's...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:00 -0500
  Didn't you read the reply from Evan that said that you don't need a spring compressor? Mike B. -----Original Message----- From: C...
• Re: Front suspension Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:26:55 -0500
  ...We also trusted the heavy duty spring compressor more and really compress that spring. This allowed for a better removal and more importantly an...
• Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:27:43 -0800
  It looks like they intended to raise the rear ride height 1/4-1/2" maybe and beef up the spring seat. Could it...
• Re: Changing Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 14:06:26 -0800
  ...Take a look at my web page - I have a few photos of spring replacement: http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/springs2.html It is...
• Re: [Syncro] 2wd spring into syncro swap expt.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:47:27 -0800
  Scott, can you measure the springs you have? And tell me what, if any, paint mark they have on them. As far as know...
• Re: Westie w/ sagging rearend
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 17:02:16 -0700
  You can go to the VW dealer and spend C$12 ea for the metal / rubber donuts that go on top of the springs...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:41:17 -0400
  ...These heads are very clean and the brighter springs are easier to notice. 2009/10/11 John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> > Chris, > > FWIW, My...
• Re: Lowering my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00:32:24 -0500
  H&R springs makes vanagon check out: http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/springs.html Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 00...
• source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:33:11 -0500
  I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not the screw type. Anybody have a lead...
• Weitec spring users?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:19:10 -0700
  Are there any Weitec spring users here? Could you share your experience with the product? Thanks! Chris S. --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:55:06 +0000
  ...it is common for some springs to take "set" If this is the case a fix would be to swap the springs left-right...
• Lift
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:43:44 +0000
  This post is a variation on the vibration discussion and concerns the rear lift springs that were apparently the source of the vibration. On...
• Re: sliding door lock, 82 v
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Jul 1995 13:55:03 -0700
  ...About the latch itself - It sounds like you (Joerg and Erik) have the same broken spring I had. This spring is the one that...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 06:03:30 -0800
  ...I can only attribute this to properly rated springs. If it works for you, great. I would prefer that the springs were a bit...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic recommendations in Colorado Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 22:29:38 -0400
  ...there are 3 or 4 mentioned in Colorado Springs: http://roadhaus.com/shops_search_map.php?state_id=6 Andre Fiedler wrote: > The mechanic...
• Link to rear spring height modification page?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:36:32 -0700
  I recall a recent post and web link to a rear spring height modification trick, which involved adding 2-3 plastic spacers above the...
• Lifting The Syncro For More Ground Clearance
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 13:48:59 -0400
  ...As are the >springs when uncompressed. The springs are stiffer so they will not give The part number of the 16" springs in my...
• Re: '77 Bus (with 78 Engine) Clutch pedal doesn't return
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 17:39:46 -0500
  ...There is only one spring on the clutch system, besides the pressure plate springs. That's the spring on the arm on the transmission...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 11:10:06 -0700
  ...It was time for new springs. But new, stock springs are extremely expensive ($1200+). These Boge springs are under $400, made by the original...
• Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 16:29:10 -0700
  ...http://www.kmstools.com/knipex-spring-clamp-pliers-93102 looks like an interesting alternative; the grips in jaw can be rotated. Certainly a recognized...
• Syncro Springs Payments
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 5 May 2000 23:29:04 -0700
  Brent suggested that I check out paypal for handling the syncro spring purchase. I did and it looks great ...no checks to write or...
• spring spacers to level westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:19:56 -0800
  ...when they fabricate the donut spacers while installing their new Bett Spring by Steve... would note and post the specifications for these spacers... I...
• Re: Spring replacement site needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:31:11 -0400
  ...Spring replacement site needed > I have some photos here: > http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/springs.html > > Vanagon man wrote: > > >I cannot find the website...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:51:22 -0800
  ...I always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I'm sure if i had a > proper pair the right type of pliers...
• Vanagon mechanic recommendations in Colorado Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 09:52:02 -0600
  The mechanic I have been using has closed his shop and I am looking for another one in the Colorado Springs area. Any recommendations...
• syncro coil springs on an 84???
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 18:52:31 -0500
  Does anyone know if I can use the coil springs from a 86 syncro on an 84 (rear). I am tired of the saggies...
• has anyone tried h&r springs?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:48:51 US/CENTRAL
  Hi Volks, anyone tried H&R springs on their vans? If so, how did you like them and did you wind up changing your...
• Springs and insuring flame war
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:50:52 -0700
  Lets not make this "spring" thing a flame war on the list, take it off the list. Sean Garrett 1981 Westy (his) 1995 Eurovan...
• syncro.org springs? email no good...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:56:47 -0400
  I have a question about Syncro.org rear springs. I sent an email to parts@syncro.org but it bounced. Does anyone have a...
• lowering springs updated link
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:19:31 -0800
  Here are a couple of options for finding the springs. Yahoo Mail hyperlink option is messin' it up. http://tinyurl.com/84gtxv � eBay auction...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:49:29 -0700
  ...The >pre-load, or spring rate, adjustment is accomplished by turning a large >nut which can be tightened to compress the shock spring or...
• Re: sagging rear end
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 02:29:16 +0000
  ...what >kind of possible problems? My '85 was sagging as well due to old age and spring design. At first I installed some Syncro...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:34:21 -0800
  ...including maybe > > spring clamps?) > > > > > > > > On Feb 13, 2008 12:03 AM, Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@verizon.net> wrote: > > > >> I don't see the spring clamps...
• Spare Tire Tray
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:16:36 -0700
  ...The "springs" are placed with the cotter pins toward the center of the tray fitting, with "bows" (outer circumference) of the springs facing the...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:10:29 -0700
  ...I have a funny feeling new springs would not be inexpensive.:-) Plus you are selling a 'set' meaning fronts & rears, right? Pmail me details...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:02:35 -0400
  ...where can i get these donuts? i've looked around, and all i see are the donuts that feed into constant rate springs like...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:53:12 -0700
  << But I can't wait for springs for use this summer, so I'm gonna go and buy > stock Westy springs for now. > If...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 17:59:13 -0400
  Hi, I compared my 90 Carat (BD springs, Bilsteins) to Robert Lilly's 88 Wolfsburg (HR springs, KYB shocks). We did side-side measurements...
• Re: Raising vanagon rear
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:30:41 -0600
  ...David Marshall even sold them and > maybe still does. > > The spacers go above the spring, between the body and the shaped plastic > spring seat...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:30:16 -0700
  ...The bottom of the spring is > now elevated (so are you - aren't you). > > Next. because you are a mechanical dude, you want your...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:38:20 +0000
  The clutch working (slave) cylinder has a spring in it pushes it out all the time. It is normal for the bearing to touch...
• problem solved (for now)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 16:14:02 EST
  Hey all, Well, I managed to sort of fix my broken air flap return spring. I broke it this morning. At the suggestion of...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:50:39 -0800
  Thank you, contributing to the list wisdom suggesting a broken front spring. After raising and lowering Cunegonde several times and tilting her from side...
• Re: Lowering Busses, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 00:53:05 -0400
  ...So since early 95, we have been importing matched 4 piece sets of these springs right from the manufacturer in Germany. These springs lower...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:03:46 +0000
  Unless you actually have a defective spring you will likely find that a new set will not correct the lean. You can try swapping...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:04 -0500
  ...We attempted the project without a spring compressor. We were able to safely remove the spring and install shim. But then the easy part...
• 2.1 exhaust spring washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 2 May 2014 20:14:27 -0400
  ...The 5 spring washers are called diaphragm washers , also known as Belleville washers, which are basically cupped steel washers. I need to know if...
• Re: AFC Spring Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:49:48 -0500
  I've seen the topic of AFM spring adjustment discussed on this list for years now and I still don't understand how spring...
• Re: spring/shock replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:27:35 -0500
  ...Just in the process of replacing my shocks (fox) and springs (GW) and front end bushings (powerflex). Its all gone pretty well. I checked...
• Re: will new spring stop excessive leaning in turns.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:18:01 +0200
  ...It has the original springs and bushings. I > replaced the shocks with Sachs OE ride quality some time back..Has any > listmember here replaced...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 00:16:51 -0400
  ...Not. > Also aren't the front springs on a syncro different because they > mount to a > plate on the front strut while the 2wd...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:26:13 -0700
  ...The H&R springs I have in now are about 2" lower than stock and are stiffer. The problem is they are alittle too...
• Re: Springs have Sprung
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:48:48 +1200
  >Currently the van fits into the garage (barely) since the rear springs have >sagged a lot. Firstly, don't fit new springs with the...
• Re: "H & R" lowering spring kit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:01:03 -0500
  ...http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22H%26R+springs% 22+vanagon&btnG=Google+Search Thanks, Chris