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• Vanagon Wheels and Syncro Springs on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 01:47:44 EDT
  ...7917411283 Also, I've listed a set(4) of new "Syncro.org" Syncro springs as well: VW Volkswagen Vanagon Transporter Syncro Springs (4) Item...
• Re: how does this work?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:16:27 -0800
  > how does this work? I've never actually used a valve spring compressor before, but I have a big mouth and like to guess...
• 91 Syncro Westy- Which Springs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:37:29 +0000
  Finally am running after a year of restoration and engine rebuild (ej25) Would like to know which springs/shock combo has been the preferred...
• REMINDER - Rites of Spring
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 06:52:14 -0500 (EST)
  LiMBO's Rites of Spring is this Sunday at Duxbury Beach, Duxbury MA (just north of Plymouth).... I'll be bring Transporter Ale ... albeit...
• Custom Springs to Ship monday
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:44:32 -0700
  The 2wd and syncro coil springs were just delivered to the syncro.org warehouses and will ship out FedEx ground monday to all who...
• H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 13:16:39 -0600
  ...Does anyone have experience with H&R springs installed in their van? If so what type of shocks are you using and what is...
• Looking for website on spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:57:13 -0700
  Hi, A while ago someone posted a website they'd done on using plastic spacers under the rear springs to level the van. Anyone...
• syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 5 May 2008 10:46:14 -0700
  Will a set of syncro springs fit on my 84 gl 2wd? How much will they lift it, if any? Adverse effects? Thank you...
• Re: syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 6 May 2008 09:00:43 -0700
  ...I have syncro rear springs on my 2wd w/ Porche CV and Syncro OME rear shocks. The front has HD Bilsteins w/ Schwenk springs...
• Shims for springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:11:53 -0700
  For those who are installing new springs, you may want to consider using leveling shims for the westy list to the left. The shims...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:49:59 EST
  ...Have my 87 w/ H&R springs. Then I have the RHD Single Cab w/ spring clamps that the DPO installed. Perhaps it is...
• Re: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:39:27 -0400
  The syncro springs material below illustrates remarkable new information: 1. Tim Smith has the 2nd major serious report on the Marshall Springs and the...
• Re: Leveling shims for Vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 09:58:55 -0600
  ...One solution suggests leveling > shims for > > the Vanagon springs to coorect the sway to the left. > > > > One post says that when you put a...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:46:33 -0700
  I have a brand new set of Weitec springs you could buy. 50mm lower than stock... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 10:55:04 -0600
  ...Measure the compressed length of the spring (just the spring) with the spacer in place. Take another swig. Subtract the new compressed length from...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:22:06 -0400
  ...the female part is constructed from a spring type material. when you push the two together the female part made of spring material expands...
• Re: loose shoelace-Or Rear Coil Springs Revisited
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 May 2012 23:18:53 +0000
  ...Put the > > spacer in place and there was no way that spring was going back in > > place! Had to get the spring compressor back...
• Re: AFC Spring Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 07:13:01 -0600
  Mark McCulley wrote: > I've seen the topic of AFM spring adjustment discussed on this list for > years now and I still don't...
• Re: Sagging Boge Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 10:45:03 -0400
  Just FYI, but any lowering springs that you may buy (Boge, etc) has a small disclaimer in the catalog that says, "Not for Westfalia...
• ride heights
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:35:47 -0800
  ...In the end you get the same amount of suspension travel - although the "lower" spring kits are suppose to be stiffer - however my "pulled...
• =?utf-8?Q?Got_westy_sag_or_leaking_rear_heater_tees=3f?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:00:33 +0000
  ...I went top the local Vw dealer and got a spring chart that tells what springs are used in which Vanagons, and which can...
• Slider Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:27:50 -0700
  ...Went to adjust the rear of the sliding door a bit – with the outside cover off, I noticed there is not much ‘spring’ at...
• Re: spring boosters for leveling van?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 08:49:08 -0800
  ...If they ruined the springs I didn't care to much as they were replaced as soon as I had the dough. Mike G...
• Re: 2WD Westy Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 22:25:43 -0600
  ...2WD Westy Coil Springs Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 19:59:04 -0800 From: Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Spare Tire Tray
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:16:14 -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...
• coil over springs for busses with sagging rear ends?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 22:47:00 -0600 (CST)
  Would coil over shocks & springs be an acceptable, low cost, DIY, "cure" for sagging rear ends? -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu http...
• Re: Lowering the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:38:39 EST
  The Vanagon springs that FGA is selling are just a bit lower than an inch - inch and a half. Late 87 Wolfsburg/Carat OEM...
• vanagon lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Scotto
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 01:47:01 -0400
  ...who makes a lowering spring... how much and how low... ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www...
• Steve's 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:14:16 EST
  Yo, Chip at Unique imports in Mission Viejo - the dude who built my stroker WBX - put a set of yer 2wd springs on his...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:07:06 +0100
  ...They wore out a lot, 3 of 7 spring turns are "on block", so no more spring effect there. The stiffness is independent from...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:45:51 -0700
  ...I'm not familiar with the Carat springs...but when my GL is empty, it is pretty harsh riding and with a load it...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:10:34 -0400
  The last time i cracked open a WBX it had the double springs. Ran like a freaking top as well : ) Maybe this is a...
• Re: distributor spring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:16:57 -0500
  ...distributor spring > so i just changed out a distributor in 1.9 a few days ago. then yesterday > i noticed a small spring sitting...
• Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:51:43 -0500
  At 01:15 PM 1/19/2013, george jannini wrote: > Tiny little springs, little tiny balls, big giant hands. Oh what fun! Steadiness matters...
• Saggy Westy Rear
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:16:08 -0300
  ...From the list I have read a few 'fixes' From high to low $$ New springs AirLift air bags Plastic cutting board doughnuts Swap springs...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:45:15 -0500
  ...http://www.fuelfilters.biz/fuel_injection_hose_.htm If you really want spring clamps, a specialty place like this may sell them http://www...
• Oil pressure light on at idle: add a $1.50 oil boster spring.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:24:43 EST
  ...Adding the booster spring helps to make up for the increased clearances due to worn bearings. I do not recommend using the spring as...
• Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:10:14 -0400
  There is no spring that pushes the cylinder back. The release bearings always rides on the pressure plate fingers. In fact the cylinder has...
• Rear coilovers & Procomp shock mounts at BurleyMS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:57:10 -0700
  ...I don't think it is smart to put my GoWesty springs or even Syncro.org springs on by truck. I don't care...
• Re: Coil Spring availability/cost?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:19:58 -0500
  I have H&R springs on my '88 Westy. I would not reccomend them. very, very harsh ride and I think the stiffness has...
• Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter?
  Historical mailing list - Jbclem
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:50:51 -0700
  ...For a while I could adjust the air flow meter spring tension so that the voltage was around .55 to .65v, then it went...
• Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:12:25 -0800
  ...On a Vanagon there are at least three different lengths of stock springs available and additional after market springs of different length. The length...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:18:52 -0700
  I did my shocks ('81) no need for spring compressor. Springs stay in. And not that you asked but..... If installing Bilstiens, you need...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:00:22 -0500
  ...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
• Re: [Syncro] Springs & Weights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 01:09:12 -0700
  Jeanne & other people needing syncro springs: I feel your pain. Only if there were not 1 million other things i need to do and...
• Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:27:11 -0700
  ...I have had them with stock Westy springs and now with GoWesty > 2wd lift springs. I don't like the lift springs at all...
• Pre-LiMBO Rites of Spring Campout 5/5
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 06:53:02 -0400
  A couple of weeks ago I floated the idea on this list for a Pre-Rites of Spring Campout in the Duxbury, MA area...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Carrie
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 15:23:35 -0700
  Motorcycles ofter use variable rate ("progressive") springs, while most four-wheel vehicles use non-variable (linear) springs. You can tell the difference visually, since...
• Re: Coil Spring availability/cost?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:46:24 EST
  I have a couple sets of used coil springs from '84-85 Vanagons that weren't Westies (shouldn't be as dogged). I would...
• WTB syncro.org 2WD spring shims
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 14:55:57 EDT
  I finally installed the 2WD springs from Steve at Syncro.org. It's too soon for a full report, but the bus does seem...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:34:51 -0800
  This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses...
• Re: FS: Spring set
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sat, 30 May 2009 19:39:13 -0500
  Frank, What is the advantage of using the Boge springs on an 88 GL passenger Vanagon?? JB 88 GL Guido On 5/30/09...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 16:35:09 -0500
  Cc I would have even Steven swaped my 85 springs for the lower springs of carats or later vanagons. Just putting that out there...
• Re: Spring Spacers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:35:13 -0400
  Find front springs from an 85 Westy. That ought to do the trick. My 85 rode at 18'' in the front as measured vertically...
• Re: 88 GL Power mirror base & spring assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:17:36 EST
  ...Now I can't seem to compress the spring enough to get the nut to > thread. > > youll have to put the mirror in a...
• Re: Those little springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 18:18:27 -0700
  ...Barry Mercer wrote: > > Anyone have a source or idea as to how to replace those little springs on > the lower electrical outlet cover on...
• Re: Oil pressure light on at idle: add a $1.50 oil booster spring.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:41:27 -0500
  A different spring will do nothing at idle with a hot engine. The oil pressure is really a function of how much volume the...
• Re: Pop top springs.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:35 -0800
  the parts list I circulated is well suited to 100lb springs. It will still close easily with no load on top, you have to...
• Re: Always slanted a "little" to left.. hmm..??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 07:22:59 -0500
  ...Westfalia replaced the rear springs with stronger ones to compensate for this, but many have either worn out these springs, or had them replaced...
• Re: Spring Pads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:00:14 -0600
  ...I've seen turned aluminum ones too. > > alistair > > > On 2011-11-07, at 9:38 AM, Karl Wolz wrote: > >> I noticed that my spring...