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Upper Bushings squeak
Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 00:14:51 EDT
Hi all again, My Dad's 87' westy has an embarrassing and annoying squeakiness that is coming from the front upper inner bushings. I...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:23:19 -0800
...never tried it. > > and...........what worked on some squeaky upper inner a-arm bushings for > me..... > I've sprayed those things like crazy with...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:02:24 -0600
...never tried it. > > and...........what worked on some squeaky upper inner a-arm bushings for > me..... > I've sprayed those things like crazy with...
Removing front springs from '86 Syncro
Historical mailing list - WFryer
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:05:53 -0700
...I need to remove the control arms on my '86 Syncro to install new bushings in the inner pivots. Does anyone know if this...
Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:13:34 -0700
...place to spray is > on > > > >the inside of the bushings, that is on the inner side of the control > arm. > > > >Jack up the front...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:30:02 -0500
...Inner tie rods > > Hello everybody! > > How does one know when the inners are warn out on a vanagon? I watched a > few videos on...
Re: shoelace tied
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 21 May 2012 06:41:40 -0600
New Lower ball joints are pressed in,spindle bearings are greased,new inner tie rods installed,all the old front suspension bushings are out...
Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:04:22 EDT
I am in the process of rebuilding my from front suspension and discovered that the metal backed rubber bushings, the metal plate that the...
Re: Anyone replace their a arm bushings (front) themselves?
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sat, 6 Jul 2002 17:53:29 -0700
...melts the urethane inner bushing(mine are urethane NOT rubber) The only problem i have is, I think the new bushings I bought from...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:40:27 -0400
...If the bushings are too long then he'd be running out of thread on both inner and outer nuts. But if I understand...
Re: Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:46:25 -0700
...http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/bushing.html It shows the old and new bushings and you can see the deterioration of the spacer - and...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:21:23 -0800
...to the inner and outer sleeves, same as the original. Nothing spins free, and that is the way all rubber suspension bushings I have...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:01 -0800
...Took the right ctrl arm to the shop today and had 2 new bushings pressed in and spot welded. Cost me a hundred bucks...
Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone!
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:07:57 -0500
...determine if the play is actually the inner joint being > worn or the rack end bushings are worn. If you see the tie rod...
Re: Fw: Ques: squeak under passenger seat.
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 29 Jan 1997 06:39:45 -0800
...I think it is one of the inner A-arm pivot bushings, but I haven't priced them out. Possibly spraying silicone in/on...
Re: manual steering rack lubrication requirements
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 19:07:24 -0500
...Make sure you check the condition of the rack mount bushings and the steering shaft coupler discs while you're at it. Tim Hannink...
Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - email99
Tue, 29 May 2012 11:55:52 -0400
...Also, the bolts attaching the rear trailing arm bushings are frozen in the bushings and even after considerable abuse, they refuse to budge. Is...
Old vanagon steering parts - radius rod
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:27:59 -0500
...parts on our front ends: -radius rod (inner and outer) rubber parts -anti-roll bar bushings -track control arm and its assoc. parts...talking...
Re: Front-end workout
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:28:37 -0400
...Grease fittings can be installed on everything except the inner control arm bushings. Grease fittings can be installed without disassembling the suspension but it...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:18:56 -0600
...The > bushings are new, and they're torquing the hell out of the inner nuts to > get it close. Any suggestions? > > 90 gl 2wd...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:47:45 -0700
...I used Powerflex bushings. They have an aluminum cup that the front > bushing fits into. This aluminum piece has a inner rim that fits...
rear inner tire wear - weak springs
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:27:20 -0700
...It could also be bad pivot bushings, but let's not go there! Evan Mac Donald 1984 Wolfburg 1985 GL 7 Pass. 1991 Carat...
Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:01:44 -0400
...A rim with a bit of a bend has also been unveiled along with a passenger side upper control bushings that have seen better...
Re: Squeaking front bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:07:33 -0500
If you inspect the new bushing carefully you will see the rubber piece between the inner and outer sleeves creped and twisted. If only...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:19:38 -0800
...never tried it. > > and...........what worked on some squeaky upper inner a-arm bushings for > me..... > I've sprayed those things like crazy with...
Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Sat, 5 May 2012 18:36:33 -0700
...its best to replace upper lower and inner outer balljoints and bushings including strut arm bushings for less to worry about/knowing its all...
Re: rear inner tire wear - weak spring fix - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 22:04:16 -0400
...Check the rear control arm bushings and get all 4 wheels properly aligned. Springs and wheel bearings are not the problem. Dennis -----Original Message...
Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:32:44 -0400
...AFAIK, if ONLY the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and inner sleeve. AFAIK...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:23:31 -0400
...The bushings are new, and they're torquing the hell out of >the inner nuts to get it close. Any suggestions? Clearly something is...
Re: Squeaks, etc.
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 01:15:48 -0400
Front end squeaks like you describe are likely the control arm bushings. You'll likely find that by this time next year the squeaks...
Need help in Wilmington Camber destroyed tire
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:22:45 -0400
...The front wheel camber on my 84 Westy, will all new front bushings and ball joints, is way out of whack. The shop in...
Front-end workout
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:54:21 -0500
...Replaced the brakes, a caliper and line, bearings, and all bushings right down to the steering rack with polyurethane and on the inner ones...
Re: Pressing control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:06:14 -0700
I used drill rod, nuts/washers and an old socket (to bump up against the inner sleeve of bushing) for lower control arm bushing...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
As Rick explained, it is definitely possible to change out those bushings without having to remove the arms from the van. Three tricks that...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:08:20 -0500
...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Does anyone have any experience with the GoWesty Delrin AF UCA bushings? >Any harshness noted...
HELP - Front end noise
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 14:05:43 -0700
...Suspension Bushings: They look awfully hard to get at according to the Bentley diagrams, are any special tools needed. Also, on page 40.5a...
Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:21:48 -0400
...The inner sides are pretty worn down. The drivers side tire always had to be refilled. If someone has one kicking around the Philly...
Re: Transaxle shipping costs
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
I wasn't sure if rebuilders installed new bushings, cross shaft etc. as a matter of course. I see that job from the POV...
Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:40:05 -0500
Tom, I personally have replaced my upper/lower ball joints as well as inner /outer wheel bearings and upper control arm bushingsall purchased from...
Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:30:30 -0700
...cheap bushings. > steve > > EMZ wrote: > > > I would bet this is a dealer only item......In the mean time get > > an old inner tube from...
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 workout
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:14 -0500
...Replaced > the brakes, a caliper and line, bearings, and all bushings right down to > the steering rack with polyurethane and on the inner ones...
Re: upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:50 -0400
...You need to tack weld very carefully and then immediately quench in water to keep it from melting the plastic bushings. Then never tighten...
Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:42:27 -0400
...In the meantime, I'm eyeing the bushings on the bottom side of the connection from the sway bar to the radius rod---they...
Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
...the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the > outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and inner sleeve. AFAIK, the inner > sleeve...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:49:32 -0400
...The bushings are new, and they're torquing the hell out of the inner nuts to get it close. Any suggestions? 90 gl 2wd...
Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:31:56 -0700
...cheap bushings. > steve > > EMZ wrote: > > > I would bet this is a dealer only item......In the mean time get > > an old inner tube from...
Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Feb 2013 23:20:38 -0800
...inner rod, >> moved about 6 mm closer to driver. Seems to me that doing this brings >> the lower column pins further into the bushings...
Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:59:12 -0700
...spray is on <BR>>the inside of the bushings, that is on the inner side of the control arm.<BR>>Jack up...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:52:41 -0800
For upper control arm bushings I used: large vice, steel plate, pipe, possibly socket. Vice is press, plate supports pipe for removal then backs...
Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23:53:26 -1000
...cheap bushings. > steve > > EMZ wrote: > > > I would bet this is a dealer only item......In the mean time get > > an old inner tube from...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:45 -0400
...Also, the bolts attaching the rear trailing arm bushings are frozen in the bushings and even after considerable abuse, they refuse to budge. Is...
Was: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:10:48 -0700
...AFAIK, if ONLY the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and inner sleeve. AFAIK...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:04:49 -0800
...Took the right ctrl arm to the shop today and had 2 new bushings pressed in and spot welded. Cost me a hundred bucks...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:10:36 -0800
Hi Tom, The problem with the existing stock-style upper control arm bushings for the Vanagon is that the materials and tolerances are very...
Clunking front end noise
Historical mailing list - db25
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:50:00 EDT
...He said that it was definitely upper control arm bushings. For $650 they could replace them and add a front end alignment and I...
Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:23:55 -0700
...cheap bushings. > > steve > > > > EMZ wrote: > > > > > I would bet this is a dealer only item......In the mean time get > > > an old inner tube from...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:24:38 -0400
...The bushings are new, and they're torquing the hell out of the inner nuts to get it close. Any suggestions? 90 gl 2wd...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
...Amounted to prepping the bushings before install, some sealant etc in the hope of delaying the ripping of the bonded rubber Alistair > On May...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 29 May 2012 10:47:07 -0600
...Also, the bolts attaching the rear trailing arm bushings are frozen in the bushings and even after considerable abuse, they refuse to budge. Is...