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• accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:34:58 -0400
  ...what the ball/cup connection is actually named and 2. is it possible to purchase just the ball part and if so where would...
• Re: ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:58:23 -0700
  ...I don't know if one needs to undo the steering ball joint or remove the ball joint adapter with the ball joint attached...
• Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 08:12:41 -0700
  ...I'd like to ask > for advice on where to get a good quality and good priced shift lever with > ball, and the cup...
• Re: [Syncro] lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:27:32 -0700
  I am having hard time getting new lower ball joints for my 86 Syncro. My local parts guy keeps getting same 2wd joints labeled...
• Re: Upper ball joint - use a ball joint press!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:39 -0800
  A ball joint press will make the job very easy and not hurt a thing. I do not recommend using a hammer or sledge...
• 76 gas station balls wanted
  Historical mailing list
  8 Mar 96 11:23
  ...The balls are about the same size as a table-tennis ball, and are made from polystyrene. They are red with the '76' logo...
• FS: pintle-style tow ball attachment
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:09 -0400
  ...I have a pintle-style tow ball attachment that may be of interest to some. This tow ball is new and identical to the...
• unstable in wind
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:56:24 -0500
  I am the unstable in wind guy and the replacing ball joints guy. Your comments have been very helpful. What I have figured out...
• Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 20:24:38 -0400
  Well, After a day of attempting to remove the upper ball joints on my 84 Westy, I am somewhat at a loss of how...
• Re: front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:51:33 -0700
  Tom Carrington has an excellent writeup on replacing upper ball joints, with pictures: http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm Mike '84 GL '85 Westy...
• Re: Ball Seat vs Cone Seat
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:43:29 -0700
  ...If you placed a ball on a flat surface, you will find that a very small area comes in contact with the shelf. That...
• Re: Disabled Power steering...cause bad ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:47:01 -0400
  The ball joints and such see the same forces with or without the power steering rack receiving hydraulic assistance. Mike kevin obrien wrote: > Hello...
• Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:07:10 -0700
  ...this little ball rides against the plunger, the other spring-loaded tbing that keeps you from getting reverse gear when you're wanting something...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:21:54 -0800
  ...251 407 187, Lower Ball Joint - $12.88 251 407 361, Upper Ball Joint - $13.45 That's about 30% lower than anyone else...
• Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:57:10 -0800
  ...A few days ago I installed new upper ball joints and shocks on my '81. It also needed the lower ball joints done but...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:25:16 -0700
  Took my van in for a wheel alignment-requires upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends. Tried getting info from archives but...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:26:28 -0700
  ...Hanlon wrote: > Listees, > > What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper > ball joint is in need of...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 19:04:59 -0700
  ...Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon? > > > Hello All: > > I'm looking for the best source of BallJoints. I > bought a set from...
• Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:19:13 -0600
  Anybody got a link to vanagon lower ball joint replacement? John
• Re: [Syncro] 87 ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:14:20 -0500
  Sean, For upper ball joints see Tom Carrington's web site: http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm Some additional information is located at: http...
• Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 18:51:14 -0400
  ...I've written to ask where the shift lever (with ball) was manufactured since they didn't mention that it's German. Do you...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...I said Nah, > it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But > he was at least 80% right, cause...
• Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:21:27 -0400
  ...Beck/Arnley ball joints Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but...
• Re: for sale: VANAGON TRAILER HITCH W/ BALLS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 01:27:50 EDT
  ...After all, how much > BALLS can a hitch that attaches to the tow loops have? Let's face it, if it > ain't at...
• Re: ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 17:51:46 -0600
  ...ball joint replacement >On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Henning, Eric wrote: >> Having troubles searching the archives (seems only a week by week search >> works...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:31:24 -0500
  ...I think this is because the balls are not installed right. Complete, unobstructed circular motion is only obtained if the balls are installed correctly...
• Re: Bright lighting
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:56:52 -0700
  ...You can get 12V ballasts from Northern Arizona: http://store.solar-electric.com/12vodcbaforf.html We use them in the mtn cabin--stock 115V...
• Ball joint bushings on a 1971 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 7 Mar 96 19:24:41 UT
  Hey Volks! I am getting ready to tackle the ball joints on my Westy next weekend. In Bob's sermon about ball joints he...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 21 May 1996 21:37:06 CST6CDT
  the boot for the ball joint socket IS available, i had one in my hands the other day. souunds like the dealer showed you...
• Re: Replacing the lower ball joints on my 82, Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 15:38:55 -0600
  ...As soon as I don't need the van as a daily driver, I plan to take the ball joint and ball joint adapter...
• Re: (lower balljoint on Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 07:24:32 -0800
  > Help! > I cannot get the lower ball joint to budge. have you tried a ball joint seperator, also know as the pickle fork? maybe...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:31:04 -0800
  ...I was replacing my ball joints the last time my front suspension was open, but if you are not going to replace the upper...
• Ball Joint Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 12:14:19 EDT
  What tool do you guys use to remove your ball joints? I see this fork kind of thing in the FLAPS stores which is...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:14:53 -0700
  ...and a front end shop can inspect lower ball joints 'better' than you can tell just by jacking up and wiggling. lower ball joints...
• Re: Fuel Filler Tube Question about BD part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 May 2012 15:10:14 -0700
  ...no 'floaty balls' anywhere that I am aware of. what is this 'floaty ball' talk anyway ? On 5/20/2012 12:59 PM, Bryan...
• Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Virreira, Victor
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 11:51:00 EST
  ...I was told my upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The Bentley manual isn't detailed enough about ball joints (or at least...
• Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:16:30 -0700
  ...Top Ball Joint replacement >I think its easier than the bottom ball joint. You don't have to have a > machine shop press it...
• Re: Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:39:28 -0800
  Tom, I am not aware of the lower ball joints on Vanagons, only tie rods. Replaced those myself recently, fairly easy to do, just...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:10:05 -0700
  ...There is a groove around that plunger that the > tiny soring loaded ball is supposed to ride in, until you want reverse, > tben tbe...
• Re: I need a smaller European trailer ball - help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 6 May 2003 13:51:24 EDT
  ...on your trailers ball clamps and I bet they will go on a 2" with no problem. Matter of fact I bet they will...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:48:04 -0600
  ...The bumps in the road don't make a thump anymore either. > How did your steering feel after you changed the ball joints? I...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:19:11 -0500
  ...New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice. Dear List, Just finished putting on a new set of ball joints from the...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list
  20 Nov 95 17:56
  Replacing the ball joints it fairly simple, but not easy without a nice BIG press. I am currently doing all four on my '68...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:05:13 -0700
  ...I said Nah, > it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But > he was at least 80% right, cause...
• Re: Gear shift lever ball (in the rear attached to transmission)
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:29:57 -0700
  ...But first pull the ball out to it's correct position. Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: T Collins Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 11:09...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 14:16:00 CDT
  On Mon, 29 Apr 1996 14:08:16 -0500 <Porter_Fred%PAX9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil> said: >This is similar to why golf balls...
• Re: Mercedes Wheels Installation Question 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:15:34 -0700
  the radius, or curve shape, of the ball face is the issue. there's a guy on eBay that specializes in this stuff, and...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:13:48 -0700
  Mike, you are right, the ball cage opening is the same width as the ball, but it is longer than the ball. The Porsche...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...I attempted pressing a lower ball joint, but the adaptor pushed through the ball joint shoulders, ruining it. Can anyone recommend a specific ball...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:07:58 -0800
  At 09:07 AM 11/18/98 -0800, you wrote: >In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices >from various suppliers...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:18:32 -0500
  ...About 4 years ago, I purchased a ball joint from J.C. wipe me. It worked fine. After 6 months the rubber boot was...
• Re: for sale: VANAGON TRAILER HITCH W/ BALLS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 06:18:02 -0400
  ...VANAGON TRAILER HITCH W/ BALLS In a message dated 10/2/03 9:25:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jeff@tssgi.com writes: > Come...
• Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:13:28 -0600
  ...I'd like to ask for advice on where to get a good quality and > good priced shift lever with ball, and the cup...
• Re: Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Syncro & Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 09:23:38 EDT
  ...Most cars have the 12 mm ballseats that your wheels would have had. Then there's the late model S-class cars and M...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:34:06 -0500
  OK, I need to put in a new upper ball joint onthe right side. I suppose I'll do the lower too. Anyway, my...
• Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 25 May 2005 13:50:15 -0700
  ...I'm about to have my (long-overdue) Upper and Lower Ball Joints replaced. Anyone have any suggestions as to what else I should...
• Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:30:05 -1000
  ...early Vanagon ball joint replacement >My '82 Westy needs all four ball joints replaced. I bought the parts from >my import specialist FLAPS before...
• early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:11:22 -0700
  My '82 Westy needs all four ball joints replaced. I bought the parts from my import specialist FLAPS before checking the labor cost for...
• replacing ball joints/front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 12:54:44 -0500
  A Midas Muffler tech pointed out the symptoms of worn ball joints when our 85 camper was on their rack, so I ordered uppers...
• Re: MEYLE Ball Joints, Wheel Bearings, Brake Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:24:41 -0400
  ...As Dennis said, I have used the ball joints for years and years and have had no issues with them. About 5 years ago...