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• for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:26:29 EDT
  ...to the control arm (i had to remove one of the front wheel weights, because it was hitting the control arm) use the stick...
• Quick fix for a floppy wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:01:40 -0400
  Hey Folks After the second wiper blade change - It looks as though my rear wiper arm is just not just holding it self against...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
  ...Rear trailing arm bushing replacement. Since I need to repair the perch plates on the trailing arms of my 1985 Vanagon, I thought I...
• Re: Captains Chairs in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:12:39 MST
  ...I now find that (duh) the outer seat armrests >interfere with the door mounted armrests. Do I need to go back and get the...
• Re: Hella flex arm lights
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:34:03 -0800
  ...Hella flex arm lights Ty, Where did you buy the Hella flex arm lights pictured on the rear overhead cabinet of your Westy? Remember...
• Re: Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 00:18:56 -0500
  ...Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm) I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm...
• FS: grey vanagon seats including rear folding bed and cushion
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 07:00:11 -0400
  ...Passenger front seat has a missing right armrest (left one is good). Driver seat has a disconnected, but repairable right armrest (left one is...
• Re: heading out tomorrow (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:15:26 -0700
  ...BM was a good sport about it & actually posted a sign congratulating themselves on being the arm pit of the nation. Tom B.- arm...
• Re: cleaning windows with tinted film
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:23:00 -0700
  IIRC Armor-All acts more like a solvent than adds oil. It draws oils to the surface from deeper in the plastic and posibly...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:38:36 -0800
  ...It does seem to work and feel much better on interiors than silicone, armor all prod. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Earl" <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble , arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Craig, Jim M. {PCNA}
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 02:10:02 -0500
  ...Thanks to all for the tips on the temp gauge, slider, and arm rest. Any ideas on #2 & #3 2. When I pull back...
• Re: go westy package came and...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:13:25 -0800
  ...Takes like 6 minutes max per arm rest. On 2/27/2013 6:10 AM, Jonce Fancher wrote: > Hi Dean > > Remove the arm rest...
• Re: Repair Arm Rest Stop?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 May 2011 19:38:04 -0500
  ...Heck, I couldn't even > rotate the tube on the arm rest, and now that tube is fixed to the > pivot post, so I...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:01:45 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/vanagon-steering-arm-boot-and-radius-arm-sleeve/ alistair On 2012-08-29, at 5:25 PM...
• Re: Interior rear view mirror repair question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 24 May 2022 12:31:31 -0400
  ...I have a spare > that came with my 85 but it is only the bottom mirror part not the arm. > > I’m under the...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:04:36 -0500
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html <http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html...
• suspension leaves
  Historical mailing list - DVW
  Mon, 12 Jun 95 10:30:45 METDST
  ...Still a few questions:why do you have to remove the balljoints to take down the leaves?Are the arms under load so you...
• captains chairs w/ armrests for sale..wasRe: swaping out seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 16:42:36 EST
  ...I've been thinking about swapping out my seats for something more > comfortable and with arm rests and was wondering what my options are...
• Re: WTB Westy Table
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:11:58 -0800
  Similarly, I am looking for the other table, the small one (and arm) in grey, used. Any info/forwards welcome! Chris Radcliffe chris_radcliffe...
• Re: PowerFlex Urethane Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 May 2011 19:51:12 -0700
  ...There is a thread on thesamba regarding upper control arm bushings here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper...
• Re: removing armrest from middle bench? (in '84)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:37:28 EST
  ...It seems like it should just rotate up like > most armrests, but when I try to lift it, it gives the impression that > it...
• Tension
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:42:35 -0700
  I've recently over come my squealing belt by installing an upgraded tensioning arm which has a special and a track on the arm...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:48:49 -0700
  ...I MAY not have the right name for this "pin", but in my > vocabulary, a Westy arm-rest drift pin is a metal tube...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 23:56:28 -0400
  At 10:21 PM 6/1/2010, David Beierl wrote: >Incidentally the spring pin on the Vanagon armrests is a full 8 mm >diameter...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:03:32 -0600
  ...Cleaning the splines of the arm before replacing is the thing to do. Then medium tightening. Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr...
• Re: Survey--Merkur seats
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 10:55:59 -0800
  I tried going down the Recaro seats road but found big problemos 1...Very expensive 2...No armrests I think the Captain's chairs...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:39:08 -0400
  The issue with Armour-all is the way your plastic and vinyl parts get "addicted" to it. If you were to ever stop using...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:11:10 -0500
  The original lower control arm attachments are a mount, not a bushing. And they are a poor design and installation requires some tricks. However...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:28:11 -0500
  ...There is even a good chance the arm was never removed from the shaft. > > I'd say the design is pretty good in, as...
• Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:17:31 -0800
  ...arm mount .. >> is it an extension of the forward stock-like trailing arm ? Can't imagine that. >> if it's a separate trailing arm...
• 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...
• Gas struts for rear, '81
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 10:45:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I was in the Auto Parts Club today and I saw that they have a large selection of "Strong Arm" gas struts. Although the...
• How to press in bonded rubber mounting into upper track control arm?
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:46:39 -0600
  ...I got the upper arm off and removed the rubber mountings with a grinder to cut off the weld spot and a big hammer...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  ...If the upper control arm bushings are worn and you don't want to deal with welding new ones on, find another upper control...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
  ...The greased joints are still tight but > the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side > once again. Only a long...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
  ...Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy The original lower control arm attachments are a mount, not a bushing. And they are...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:25:31 -0800
  ...Simply remove the stabilizer bar and loosen the thrust arm. The control arm will drop down enough so that you can easily take the...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400
  ...The let the bottom tube of the shock go through the lower control arm so the arm hits the spring seat. Then use a...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:14:04 -0500
  ...While replacing steering rack..... > > <Did they know about camber adjustment via the eccentrically mounted > upper > A-arm inner long bolt ?> > > err...what does that...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:34:11 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question Never jb.� Try west systems g flex. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
• Re: 16" van suspension lift
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 14:45:36 -0700
  ...I had been under the impression that it was the *rear* shafts that were longer, and the rear trailing arms were longer. Thus, the...
• Re: Transfers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:29:19 EDT
  In a message dated 99-06-17 05:22:59 EDT, Armitage@ASNT.ORG writes: << I am having my '90 Syncro repainted and am...
• front captain's seat question
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:29:54 -0500
  ...Why don't they have arm rests? My '85 weekender did and so did another '84 (Wolfsburg) that I test drove before I bought...
• Arm rests
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 08:04:02 -0500
  ...Again trying to get your attention concerning the size of the arm rests (trying to make an implant here); also the height where it...
• Looking for Adjustable Arm Rest
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:31:27 EST
  I have a customer that is looking for a grey Adjustable Arm rest for his '87 Syncro. It needs to be from the left...
• Re: Vanagon-derived Military Vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:46:55 -0700
  ...I have some neat pictures of my old Pinzgauer, my Ex-US Army syncro 16 Double-Cab and a friends Ex-German Army rear...
• Re: FS: tan vanagon capt. chairs w/ armrests and tan or blue or grey middle seat
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 08:12:47 -0700
  ...chairs w/ armrests.. tan velour or blue velour. > fit all vanagons and nice upgrade for early 80-84 westys. will ship UPS > anywhere in...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement...replace shafts?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:34:11 -0700
  ...I'm going to have to replace my Upper Control Arm Bushings. Is it necessary (or a good idea) to replace the shafts that...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:31:33 -0800
  Okay, one more entry that escaped my normally dependable omniscience: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 1 May 2008 15:31:51 -0700
  On 5/1/08, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > (who knew that there was plywood inside the front seat armrests?) > > Mark I do...
• Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:36:40 -0400
  Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt on a Syncro. It was seized into the metal center of...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:45:32 -0700
  ...To further complicate things, the repaired worn radius arm hole has a "new" radius arm with inner nut set to OLD arm nut position...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:01 -0800
  Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not. Took the right...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:48:48 -0400
  One other point of this repair.The trailing arm bushings need to be pretensioned when installed.When the repair is done, and you lower...
• Re: Left Passenger Wiper Failed after snow and ice build up, need some feedb
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:43:10 EST
  ...So is it possible the inner part that is inside of the wiper arm that connects to the remove arm, clean splines out with...
• re:Tailgators
  Historical mailing list
  19 Oct 95 16:57:00 -0500
  ...It snakes its way into the engine compartment of the offending vehicle(fuzzy logic would need to be used here for the arm to...
• Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer differenc...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:56:45 -0500
  Well the frame is identical, the right side arm is identical, the middle seat from my 86 Syncro even has the folding seat backs...
• Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:44:04 -0700
  On 7/12/07, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Ben, > > I hear I can join if I have Syncro 16" trailing arms. > Is...
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:41:52 -0800
  ...from the northern regions without paying an arm and a leg?" From what I hear, your arms and legs aren't worth much. In...
• Re: Left, rear trailing arm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:00:26 -0400
  ...Left, rear trailing arm Hello, Anyone have a driver side, rear trailing arm for sale? I found 2" cylinder of metal rusted off of...