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• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:31:56 -0700
  ...Schwenk" wrote: > Mick, the bushings are supposed to allow some movement. Really! I put a rebuilt in and was surprised to see that the...
• Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 12:50:52 -0800
  I replaced my 14" rims and 185r tires with 16" and 215s and doing that revealed that I need new lower control arm bushings...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 04:07:30 -0700
  ...The brass bushing is indeed a brass bushing > or > sleeve that is a press fit into the fly wheel whose only purpose, > apparently, is...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:49:18 -0800
  ...I had thought suspension bushings and shocks, but the local VW shop (Volk's Cafe) said only shocks, the suspension bushings wouldn't cause...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:39:51 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in surprisingly good > condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I be checking? What...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:12:56 -0700
  ...It is not is any way a bushing. Just a > pressed in piece to hold the felt. When a pilot bearing fails this piece...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:30:38 -0700
  there has been recent discussion on the samba about the orientation of the rubber bushings in the rack mounting holes. Bentley shows them with...
• Radius arm bushings. Which one on front?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:27:15 -0700
  ...Does the radius arm bushing with lip that fits in hole go on the frontside of frame? (toward front bumper) Pretty sure it does...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:13:18 -0700
  ...Wed, Mar 8, 2000, 6:44 PM > > i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm > bushings on my passenger...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 00:24:01 -0600
  ...It is really hard to tell if the lower bushings are bad! It SEEMS like I asked the list a few months back before...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:10:11 -0700
  RE cross shaft bushings ..........I don't find any worn ones, but they are typically sticky and draggy. I twist the cross shaft back...
• Re: Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:42:18 -0500
  ...lower control arm bushing for the > >> front of the 2WD Vanagon, but I don't see anyone listing the rear > >> bushings. Are they the...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
  ...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings > > I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
• Has anyone got any input on replacing late model vanagon front lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 11 May 2014 15:15:13 -0400
  ...I was thinking of driving up on ramps and putting a jack under each as I replace the bushing. It looks like they can...
• Re: Z-Sticks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 10:55:57 -0400
  ...Tap to a smaller size and use a reducer bushing (large OD of bushing fits head, smaller ID fits Z-stick). Just a thought...
• Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:06:47 -0700
  ...What is the list experience with this? Anyone ever heard of these rubber bushings failing suddenly and causing an accident? Thanks, Martin
• Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:35:28 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver Sidney White wrote: > are the white plastic bushings in the headlight assy's replaceable. They are > white and slip...
• Steering rack bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:14:54 -0500
  ...to my astonishment and dismay, mine came fitted with the rubber bushings in the mounts. I had assumed they would not and ordered four...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:38:06 -0500
  Thanks again John > > Another annoying pitfall is the four pressed-in threaded bushings the > thermostat bolts go into. If the bolts are rusted in...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:16:14 -0500
  radiator fan motors rarely go bad.
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:35:20 -0700
  it's no really a bushing per se. It's more like a small metal ring.. that is pressed into the center hole in...
• Re: Slow starter when warm
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 07:52:18 -0600
  As the starter bushing is a bit "out of round", when it heats up (read expands) it doesn't want to allow the shaft...
• Press for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:26:59 -0400
  Greetings all, I am thinking about getting a press, one of those frame type presses, for bushings, bearing etc from Harbor Freight. I've...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:03:16 -0500
  ...I knew the upper control arm bushings were worn because of the tell tale squeeking - however when I took the bus to a trusted...
• Front Suspension Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:44:22 -0500
  I purchased an entire front end bushing/tie rod/ball joint set for my Van. The Bentley lists several specialty tools for removing/pressing...
• Anyone got a dead golf/jetta/passat alternator they can spare a p art from?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:53:05 -0400
  ...I'm trying to obtain one of the steel bushings the alternator mounting bolts screw into. VW doesn't sell them separately, and no...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:50:20 -0400
  It would be well and good to replace worn bushings but by some accounts, new bushings squeak just the same. Perhaps the geometry involved...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 May 2011 23:49:25 -0500
  ...This bushing slides down on the pilot shaft, and fits inside the flywheel, so that when all is together, the bushing holds the felt...
• Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -0700
  ...Im wondering if the bushings i installed are the wrong size, ARE VANAGON A-ARM BUSHINGS ALL THE SAME?(VANAGON YEARS) Do i need...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:34:03 -0400
  ...You want to compress the bushing and lube it a little with some vasoline and you will be good to go: http://www.globalindustrial...
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 May 2021 07:51:32 -0700
  Eric, The rubber bushings that fit over the studs on the rad? Did they fail by going hard or did they crack? Nice to...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 13:22:38 -0600
  ...After washing my bus, disovered a rust hole at top of the passenger > side rear trailing arm near the cross bolt and rubber bushing...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:14:43 -0800
  ...of the shifter to below the boot...spring,ball halves,clips,bushing, nut,bolt,etc...usually the kits contain more than is truly needed...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:04:49 -0800
  ...upper control arm Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:30:31 -0500
  ...A new bearing and a new felt seal could have been put in place - BUT - if the BRASS BUSHING that fits into the flywheel...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:05:17 -0500
  ...When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the >> bushing >> to the block. I cleaned both and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper...
• Re: Sluggish starter fix
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 19:41:17 +0000
  ...turned out the brass bushing in the housing had worn out of round which caused the armature to not spin perfectly round and slow...
• Re: Was: Re: Swage Bit ... Pop Top Cable. Now: more info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:12:27 -0400
  ...The bushing eliminates any need for a thimble. Yours, D
• Re: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:43:02 -0400
  >I have to replace the link pin and bushings on my '65. Problem is: where >do I find a reamer for the bushings? I...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:04:54 -0700
  ...list! Keith Keith Adams wrote: > > I ordered a bunch of shifter bushings and stuff from the > dealer, and they said all these parts were...
• Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:59:04 -0500
  ...But now my bushing install is done. Jim > > On Jul 24, 2019 at 8:56 PM, <vw_van_fan_Mark (mailto:madvws@cox.net...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:58 -0700
  ...it certainly reduces movement. <http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/2wd-gearbox-mount-bushing.html> Ryan On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at...
• Re: Upper bushings???
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 4 May 94 14:54:32 -0600
  ...I have an '81 Vanagon and have fought a squeeky bushing for too long. Now I'm waiting for a used upper arm--Recycled...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:18:10 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings >> >> Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only >> replaced the upper >> control arm bushings and the...
• Re: Non-garbage manual steering racks?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:54:05 -0400
  ...Inside the rack on the passenger side, > there is a tubular bushing that is held in with a circlip and goes > around the rack...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:35:17 -0500
  ...all sort of front end bushings are in need of replacements. Im really confused about all the front end bushing needed. The caliper is...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:13:43 -0700
  ...Even so, the new bushings were an upgrade. At the time, I wondered if it was a quality of rubber issue (OEM vs ? make...
• Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:13:49 -0400
  ...So, what's involved for replacement? Looks like plenty of bushings up front also need replacement. Can they be done gradually, over time, or...
• shifter bushing kit
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:02:37 -0400
  Hey folks, Lately it seems that first gear has been a bit hard to find, and I'm thinking that replacing the shifter bushings...
• Shift rod bushing
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:56:14 -0400
  Another job done: http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/shiftbushing/index.html
• FW: Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:53:56 +0000
  ...Front end bushings > > > > > > > >> I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack > > and all > > > >> the front end bushings...
• Re: Are Sway-bars all the same?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 19:08:48 -0400
  ...Are they really the same? I hope not! The P-S-T kits came with a "fully enclosed" rubber bushing (cut from extrusion) that...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:20:39 -0500
  ...HIJACK POST------------------------------------------<snip> I just got a message from one of the TheSamba sellers, that he is selling shifter bushings that don't wear...
• Re: Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:23:15 -0400
  Yes, check the radius rod bushings where they go through the frame. These are large bushings. Kinda like(chocholate) donuts. You cant really see...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
  Don, the two bushings at the mount points of the steering rack are probably worn (loose). If you have someone rock the steering wheel...
• Re: UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:10:52 -0800
  searching vaico on thesamba got some hits in the giant upper control arm bushing thread http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:24 -0400
  ...Assuming smaller OD of socket fit in the bushing. Using > the socket that way would expand or split the bushing. > > Given John's experience...
• Re: Fw: Ques: squeak under passenger seat.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 06:39:45 -0800
  ...It's been covered on the list a while back as a suspension bushing. My '88 has done it since we got it 15k...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:15:42 -0700
  Has anyone considered replacing the bushings that support the transmission and front differential / VC. If these bushings wear out over time they might affect...
• Re: Disabled Power steering...cause bad ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:47:01 -0400
  ...Mike kevin obrien wrote: > Hello All: > > I've been trying to determine why my new ball joints > and control arm bushing wore out after...