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• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:07:46 -0800
  ...here's how you get any tapered 'tie rod end' ... > or ball joint out of what it's stuck in. > > i'll just talk...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:57:57 -0700
  Upper Ball Joint - 1.0 one side Lower Ball Joint - 1.5 one side Fuel Filter - 0.4 Power Steering Pump - 1.0 Cheers...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:31:59 -0700
  ...But the ball end has an embedded c clip type thing that holds the fastener on the ball. Really great when you have to...
• Re: Relief valve parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:57:02 -0500
  That ball valve over the filter on the air cooled engines is the filter bypass valve, not a pressure relief valve. The oil filter...
• Re: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:31:12 -0400
  ...So eventually the cable end let go it's death grip on that ball. Had I been thinking I would have ordered some POR...
• CV Joint Questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 12:51:09 -0400
  ...One new CV joint has dark or gray balls and the other CV joint has shiny "silver" balls. Both Lobro joints have the same...
• Replacing Upper Ball Joints - What else?
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 23:25:25 -0600
  i've been meaning to get my '90 westy into the shop to have the upper ball joints replaced. i believe this is the...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:54:57 -0500
  ...heater valve > > > John > Is there a place to install the ball valve where it is accessible > from inside the vehicle, or better yet can...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:01:02 -0700
  ...According to http://www.doghouserepair.com/mall/description.php?ItemID=7824 , that part number uses 0.6875" diameter balls. VW changed the balls in...
• Re: Half shaft removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:13:52 -0700
  Sounds brutal but normally I'd knock the CV joint sideways with a good sized ball been hammer, to try to get it to...
• Re: Looking fer trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:15:03 -0500
  ...It comes with a removable 2" ball; other sizes are not easily adapted because the ball-to-hitch mounting configuration is of the European...
• CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:44:12 -0800
  ...There is no rotational play that I can detect, but the ball cage moves freely. I did not detect any noise when it was...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:44:27 -0400
  ...Good luck, Wes AAG - Larry Word wrote: > How is this ball joint replaced > -pressed in ONLY by hydraulic press/shop > -manually.... > > I've replaced...
• shifter ball and cup - cuup removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 19:29:46 -0700
  Bentley doesn't say mucha bout driving out the pin that holds the cup to the end of the shift lihkage. Anyone have any...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:15:25 -0800
  Take it to your local alignment shop. The toe-in is toed-out. Jim James Wetzel wrote: > Dear List, > > The van now feels like...
• Re: Reverting A Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:26:03 -0500
  I did it without a torch, using a vise, a ball pein hammer and a cement floor. Took only a few minutes and works...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:13:30 -0500
  ...I don't think you will find a video on the lower ball joints because I don't recommend that folks do them on...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:26:36 +1000
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? Just out of curiosity, what type of wheels/wheel covers do you...
• Berg: stock shift lever rebuild Part #s
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:22:59 EST
  ...823 711 255 bearing shells (need 2) $2.19ea 823 711 643A upper ball half $3.00 251 711 645 lower ball half $5...
• Re: ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:21:02 -0500
  I recently had my ball joints , tie rod ends, rubber bushings replaced at 287K. I purchased the joints from Bus Depot at a fair...
• Re: Broken 84 Tranny Shift Linkage - Stuck in NC!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 08:10:18 -0700
  ...Then you put the tranny in neutral (just whack the ball with your hand). Then simply place the cup back on the ball and...
• Re: Replacing shoft lever bushing/seal with transmission installed?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:40:09 -0700
  ...There is a plastic ball hanging down from the tranny, on the selector lever. The shift linkage of the later 091/1 ends at...
• Re: prices not listed?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:33:36 -0400
  Why would you not list a price? Like was said before, give a ballpark figure if there is any uncertainty involved. Why would I...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:29:07 -0500
  Put two zip ties through each axel to imobilize the joint.If one ball falls out(very very ez to do), the others will...
• Re: New Syncro site
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:50:15 -0600
  > Nigel Ballard wrote: > > http://www.mtnds.com/nb/Westie.htm > > Come visit my Syncro page! > > Cheers Nigel > Nigel, Waaay koool van!! Congrats on the...
• Re: Agilis tire source?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 14:59:27 -0700
  Steve, That's ballpark, they're expensive buggers. The 61's I ordered from Sears last year cost me $103.99 each installed. And...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:16:02 -0500
  ...Get a set local , if you can.They are like two cannon balls.
• Re: '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:36:21 -0700
  ...James Ballen <james_ballen@HOTMAIL.COM> > Reply-To: James Ballen <james_ballen@HOTMAIL.COM> > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:09:54 -0700 > To...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:02 -0700
  re " Vanagons have > +4� positive caster, meaning the bottom ball joint is closer to the rear of the van than the top one is...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...4) Undid the 17mm nut below the ball joint and used seperator with hammer to pop out ball joint. 5) Did the other side...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:20:56 -0500
  ...Extending the > >> > >>> shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. > >> > >>> GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. > >> >
• Heater Box/Ball Joint/Tie Rod Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 09:06:19 EST
  ...replace passenger side ball joint replace one tie rod new heater boxes how much would it cost for the ball joint? a really good...
• Re: 14" VW Alloys
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:05:15 -0700
  ...If you use your stock ballseat hardware, you might find that only 2-3 threads are engaged to hold your wheels on. IIRC, VW...
• Re: Pumped Water Leak to City Water Hook-Up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:24:59 -0400
  ...There is a ball check in the faucet itself that is "supposed" to keep the city water separate from the onboard water. Your second...
• Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:12:54 -0600
  I finally broke down and put my 83 Westy in the shop for new ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings and the...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:31:45 -0400
  ...On the tranny side pressure is applied from the outer part to the balls to the inner which then turns the shaft. On the...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:38:55 -0700
  ...Unless something is really bent, only ball joints, control arm bushings, and camber adjustment affect camber (well, or wheel bearings just about to fail...
• Re: Need a Trailor Hitch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:34:52 -0500
  ...They bolt right into the frame of your Vanagon, using existing bolt holes, and come with a 2" ball (which is not easily swapped...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:46:29 -0400
  ...to make room for the tool and then remove the upper ball joint. >*Measure the width of the spindle arm at the top to...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:25:22 -0700
  I've used pullers, as suggested by Paul, on uppers and lowers and it worked great. I did soak with penetrant overnight. The entire...
• 60 years ago this week
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:41:10 -0700
  ...Old Ben Pon started the ball rolling 60 years ago this weak. huzzahs! Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www...
• Re: Big Boy Toys...taking my ball and going home...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:09:47 -0800
  ...Big Boy Toys...taking my ball and going home... > WHAT does a navigation device have to do with driving our vans????????? > > Just last week...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:26:45 -0700
  I believe the new Mercedes sedans have golf ball "technology" on their undercarriage. Seems like an easy and cheap way to adapt this to...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:34:53 -0500
  ...You know how the fit of the ball into > the cup can get sloppy, requiring replacements. I was thinking that might > be > my problem...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:06:10 -0500
  I have two tricks for upper ball joints that make them much easier and less stress to remove. The first is heat. Use a...
• Re: Trany Help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 2019 12:59:49 +0000
  ...The only work they've done for me was replace the ball joints on steering knuckles I brought them (the way the ball joints...
• Re: EV A/C problem solved...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 08:06:21 CST6CDT
  ...i dealt with overheating on my '85 for a couple weeks, condemming the ballast resistors, rad sw. etc. it be the fuse. even with...
• Re: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:26:23 -0700
  ...As for the metal ball valve, that's pretty easy, if you decide you want that. two 5/8" hose barb fittings screwed into...
• Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Re: Van-Again new policy (no applause, just throw money)
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:14:50 -0500
  snip. >Grow Up, guy! Otherwise, take your ball & bat and GO home, who really >cares? snip & tie. Two words: Switch to decaf, or take...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:32:02 EDT
  ...Time for new ball joints?
• Re: wind blown blues (was tires)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 10 May 2002 17:02:38 -0500
  >Well what about a donut shaped balloon? I saw those at a local pharmacy. They were called something like "hemorrhoid-aid" or "prostate-pal...
• vanagon trailer hitch for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:17 EDT
  ...includes ball. bolts to tow loops. i have one of these on my van and use it all the time ..never had a prob...
• VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - LAST CALL ... ENDS TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT MST
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 09:27:51 -0700
  Volks, VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - LAST CALL VOTING ENDS TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT MST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SEE PHOTOS AND CAST YOUR BALLOT...
• Re: [syncro.org] Re: on board air? anyone got it?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:16:39 -0500
  ...install a tank? Other than a > little bit of air to fill a small beach ball what's the point? AIR HORNS!!!! :) unca joel
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:51:44 -0700
  ...But the ball end has an embedded c clip type thing that holds the fastener on the ball. Really great when you have to...
• Re: Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:29:25 -0800
  ...Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched) > Hi all. > > This is for an '81 Westy. > > This ball joint nut is really stuck...
• Re: Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:20:05 -0800
  ...Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro] I can't agree with you more, Ken. After just doing two of these buggers, I could...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:38:38 -0400
  ...Have fun! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com Per Lindgren wrote: > > Listees, > > Today, I bought a balljoint to replace the worn out unit at the upper...
• Re: Happy Friday (NVC): THE MAYONNAISE JAR AND TWO CUPS OF COFFEE
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 03:40:27 -0500
  ...When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a > very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with > GOLF BALLS. He...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:45:42 -0700
  Sorry Don, but to me that doesn't make sense - how can you pack the housing so full of grease that the balls in...