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• Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:54:26 -0500
  ...replace ALL Bolts, nuts, washers that are rusted or have hacked up heads, and ALL clips & gaskets you come in contact with... just like...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 12 May 2006 10:22:01 -0700
  ...The > rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient > size to distribute the load, IMHO. > > BenT >
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:41:56 -1000
  ...overheating looms. > > Great point about star washers! > > James > Ottawa, ON > >> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:55:20 -1000 >> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM >> Subject...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:00:19 -0700
  ...On the note of different thickness eccentric washers, it seems that only applies to Syncro's. Of which I doubt I"ll ever own...
• Aluminum 82' DV Oil Filler Tube - 1 Left!
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 21:53:02 -0700
  ...the following besides the oil-filler tube :) > > Mounting hardware; new screws/washers to make a like new bond: http://etka.cc/vw/part_single...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:12:48 -0500
  ...I found stainless steel bolts and nuts and >washers which fit perfectly for installing the new tie down cleat things... >but the loops themselves...
• The Bus Stop, torque wrenches, type IV parts, buying a bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 19:48:51 -0700
  ...On the subject of type IVs, the Porsche dealers had German- made oil-change kits, two copper washers, plated with some white metal (Silver...
• Re: Heater Blower Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:26:43 -0700
  ...Looks to me like gluing a bottle cap over the end of the shaft protects two washers and the push-on nut. How does...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 17:22:00 -0500
  > During my recent oil change, I didn't have any fiber > or nylon washers for the plug, so I used one of the copper...
• What do you use in your parts washer
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 16:40:19 -0700
  ...What are you guys using in your parts washers or use when cleaning all the grease off engine parts, CV joints etc? Just found...
• Re: syncro owners - front diff mount question/survey
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:50:52 -0700
  ...you guys know where i can find some? i mean the whole mounts rubber, plastic , washers, hardwear etc. thanks Jay On 19-Jun-10...
• Removing Stuck 1.6L Diesel Injector Heat Shields - Any Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - jmileham
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 12:37:38 -0500
  ...each.) I've tried gently tapping down on the shields (brass washers basically), w/o any luck. I've stopped short of digging in...
• Re: Crazy VW / was: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:27:14 -0700
  ...horns, auxiliary roof mounted turn signals, ambulance stretcher-chairs, and headlight washers. I guess maybe most people have the US version? > > Still can't...
• Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 07:18:40 EDT
  ...All the after market companies have the wrong pins and cheap washers in their kits. This is one time you should go to the...
• Re: Name of ring that slides on shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:43:38 -0400
  Actually, I think he's looking for those "Push On" washers that are sort of star shaped on the inside. They push onto axles...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:13:48 -0400
  you need the serrated washers. go to the dealer and buy them if you don't have them on the old bolts. jonathan On...
• Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:11:13 -0700
  ...I've already put in larger washers under the front support screws. Thanks, Jack '85 GL Original Owner On 18 Sep 2002, at 21...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:49:38 -0700
  ...m sprucing up, none of the 8 bolts in question had washers. They're also shorter than what I found on the arms I...
• gear oil - rebuilt tranny
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:38:08 -0600
  ...I can'f find one of those felt washers. Hope it is not critical. But I sure would like to go ahead and run...
• Re: Rear evaperrater encloser
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:00:52 -0500
  ...The fender washers support the area, since the glue wouldn't hold the weight. Not as good looking as Joel's solution, but quite...
• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:51:08 CDT
  ...BUT, when you try the washers, they work ok, it's probably normal. what happens is that there is a gasket/grommet at the...
• Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 13:49:27 EST
  ...sure others) would "index" plugs, >whereby they'd use different thickness washers to ensure the >open end of the ground electrode would face the...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:56:15 -0700
  ...I usually replaced those contact points with a small bolt and nut and a couple washers ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:14:12 -0500
  ...The replacement screws have a larger flange on the heads and eliminate the lock washers. Personally, I use the "Right Stuff". Dennis -----Original Message...
• Alternator brackets! Why they break.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:22:52 -0400
  ...The nuts and washers have to match. These can be hard to come by. A set screw can be used as a stud. I...
• Re: Ever tow a 20ft.plus travel trailer?is possible?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:44:23 EDT
  ...front pads worn down almost to the metal, ruined clutch, and all four crankshaft end thrust washers were hammered out, found on the bottom...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:45:55 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2021/08/23/vanagon-all-wipers-and-washers-stuck-on/ Alistair > On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Alistair Bell...
• sliding door fix?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:23:13 -0500
  ...My fix was to use three washers, split and re-flattened onto the end of the sheath. That gave me enough tension for the...
• a/c Ducts Recall Part Number
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 06:22:02 -0700
  ...The kit (designated by the '98' in the P/N) consists of 2 steel plates and 4 washers. As previously mentioned on the list...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 03:58:08 -0400
  ...I drove a bus with one of these on it, which had a couple thick washers to keep the earlier style drum on. Don...
• Re: 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 13:10:03 -0500
  ...Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g., bolts, washers, etc.)? As I remove and replace components, I...
• Re: That "V" shaped panel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:16:43 -0500
  ...gonna do it. > Need to get behind it for nuts and washers. > > -- > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westphalia...
• Re: Oil temp sender on 84 1.9l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:24:37 -0500
  ...I use a couple of copper washers for sealing and am careful when torquing it. Always use a 6 point socket. The probe is...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:48:19 -0800
  ...Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2014, at 9:31 PM, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The washers were missing and...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 4 May 1995 16:39:19 -0600 (MDT)
  ...it be lovely to have the European Vanagon option > of headlight washers? The resevoir tank has two pumps, one for the > windshield and one...
• Re: more '73 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 12:33:00 -0400
  ...You can either use threaded rivets, or bolts and washers... -- Poor Richard "I spend half my life explaining to Christians why I'm a...
• Re: Recall notice: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 12:24:18 -0500
  ...It was a piece of cheap rectangular sheet metal and 2 larger metal washers..... The "L" shaped reinforcement brackets from VW for rear evaporator...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Thermostat ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:24:29 -0400
  ...Bus depot parts include Thermostat, Washers, Pulley, screw (#), Sealing Washer, bracket, cable, and union nut. Just wandering if this would do the job? Thanks...
• Re: Differences in SA Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:14:02 -0800
  ...on the group buy to give you the dimensions of those washers. I'd do it, except I've only got a 2wd. I...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:04:59 -0400
  ...Cleaned starter post connectors, added four copper washers (drilled pennies) for better conductivity. (Why 10 AWG? I just couldn't find automotive 6 or...
• Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:50:44 -0700
  ...I had to be creative, using only 3 of the mounts, turned as needed and lot's of washers (as shims) with a long...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 13:49:02 -0600
  ...I placed these two thick washers on one bolt only to adjust, worked great! Peter '87 Syncro 84K PS (see attached pic!)- Note I...
• Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:11:16 -0500
  Hey Volks, Well my brother got back the shaft for his Syncro from the drive line place! It was balanced with washers and had...
• Re: Gauge Pod ?? What are you using?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 22:33:05 -0500
  ...I used 1" wide fender washers to spread out the stress on the plastic. It seems very sturdy. I admit this isn't the...
• Re: Wurstfalia pops into neutral at 60 mph in fourth gear??
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 18:38:52 -0800
  ...the problem...The fix is putting 5 or 6 mm thick washers between teh bracket and the bosses of the case.. Daryl of AA...
• Re: Motive power bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:22:26 -0400
  ...They are metal and threaded all the way, with a nut and some rubber washers to keep the air in. Get a spare brake...
• Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 6 Dec 2019 10:08:05 -0500
  ...check with them. > The later axles do not use the cone washers on the CV and it is normal for the CVs to sometimes...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:25:22 -0800
  Eric, Here is what I did to help with less than stellar washers. I cleaned the system with a vinegar solution thinking I might...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 May 2010 12:48:19 -0700
  ...Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors Mine rubber "mounts" are shot and don't seem available any where. �Are people just using rubber washers...
• Re: Oh No! Misthreaded exhaust bolt?!
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 19:42:03 -0500
  ...I then used a longer bolt and shimmed it with thin washers to exactly the right length. Also, I learned the following trick the...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:42:55 -0800
  ...wires out w/a screwdriver/hammer.Remember to install the rubber washers on each radiater post when reinstalling.Arrainge the hose clamps so they...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:59:31 -0500
  ...that our staff has placed diesel in gas generators, water pressure washers, lawn mowers, ect over the years. All survived with a good flushing...
• Re: Tapping oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:34:31 -0400
  ...It's not VW but it fits tight and I can buy washers easy for it. No mater what you do, I'd say...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - lloyd
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:10:59 -0700
  ...The other vendors sell kits that use a series of metal clips and bolts/nuts/washers. I don't know if they sell separate...
• low Vanagon content, was auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:00:03 -0800
  ...If there is really mud n' crude on the windshield, I want to SOAK the windshield with the washers for like 2 full minutes...
• Vanagon recalls...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 1994 11:12:51 -0600
  ...Spring-washers under the mount screws to keep them from backing out. This design precludes the need to repair any cracks that may already...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 May 2005 17:25:40 -0500
  ...soft texture. > >What I hate is trying to find my wavy washers in the gravel and grass > >............. a lot like looking for fleas in...
• 1.9 thermistat housing recondi
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:57:18 -0700
  ...4 new stainleess steel bolts/washers,with antiseize compound. All 4 steel bolts have been carefully removed with heat,and tossed out!! I will...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 2 May 2013 12:10:52 -0400
  ...And also use quality washers if they were originally present. Do this and you should be fine. Ed
• Re: Valves getting much tighter much too fast
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 21:37:08 -0500
  ...Further, when I took off the valve cover, I found two >1/4 circle washers which have a square cross-section. I took a...