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• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:28:09 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Jan 2000
  Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 22:17:29 -0700
  ...Bikes and rack swing down for easy access to the rear hatch and has a lift strut to make the swing down painless. Thule...
• MUST SELL!!! Vancouver Island (Victoria) - 1985 Vanagon GL - $5750 o.b.o
  Historical mailing list - james pound
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 17:50:38 -0700
  ...Recently seviced, full tune up done 4 months ago (new plugs, etc) Regular oil changes Loved and cared for New Rear Hatch Struts Wipers...
• Re: Benny and Terry...whats with the rivalry?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:39:39 -0500
  ...Especially when Benny is strutting his stuff down Powell St. in drag---I think this is quite humorous. Inna Gada Davida, that's all...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:27:01 -0600
  When I purchased my full set of bushings from T3 they were inluded and made of stainless steel!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  ...I am > just changing the strut/spring and to get better access I removed the > two top bolts of the upper ball joint. Now...
• FS:82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 10 May 2000 16:11:16 EDT
  ...speakers needs rear brakes needs propane pressure regulator needs rear hatch struts extremely well maintained asking 4500 but will entertain offers need to sell...
• Re: Pop Top Counter Weights?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:33:46 -0600
  > I keep thinking about installing a couple (or four) gas pressurized > hatch struts like the Eurovan conversion has, but I haven't gotten > around...
• Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner? Huge Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 21:52:42 -0500
  ...So far we�ve replaced the rear hatch struts, dug around to check out the fluids/lines (but need to do more, so much...
• FS: 1990 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 18:26:17 -0500
  ...AC converted to R-134a/serviced ice- cold, new rear hatch-struts, new mudflap, new poptop skylight, etc etc etc. Too much to list...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:33 -0400
  ...The boxer exhaust systems are rigidly mounted to the engines with struts everywhere, but I've never seen a diesel one. Clearly if there...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 3 May 2017 16:14:37 -0400
  ...Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop > >> >> > >>> > >> >> > >>> > >> >> > >>> > >> >> > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up. > >> >> > >>> > >> >> > >>> > >> >> > >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > Neil2 > >> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > >> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) > >> >> > '08 170...
• re: Re: Back Door Bonk
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 10:58:43 PST
  Also, I've heard of a different P/N for right and left struts. Steve SyncroHead@aol.COM Wrote: | | In a message dated 95...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 12:17:49 CDT
  On Tue, 2 Aug 94 11:29:57 CDT Norman Leong said: >joel wrote: >>.. not even sure how they got my address. so buyer...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:22:37 -0700
  The 251 829 331 A Strut is Standard Duty strength. Originally for models left & right that don't have a Rear Wiper Assembly (these...
• Re: Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:13:05 -0800
  ...I cut some pvc conduit to put over the hatch struts to hold it open when there are bikes on the rack and I...
• Re: Poptop assist
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:44:23 -0700
  ...Pop Top Assist Struts I have these <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=798951> and love them. And as far as...
• Re: Accessing alternator bolts.................
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 17:04:21 -0400
  ...The 2.1l has a strut on the bracket to stiffen things up some but there's still a lot of mass dangling (upwards...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:08:44 -0700
  nothing like instilling fear uncertainty and doubt before a trip eh? I bet when the struts are repaired, the mechanism will feel so much...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:20:16 -0700
  ...I am replacing the strut/spring on my 91 Westy Syncro. When I removed the top ball joint (two bolts) and moved rotor/brake...
• Re: upper control arm,was squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:40:17 -0600
  ...ball joints, upper control arm bushings, lower control arm rubber bushings, strut rod(control arm to frame) bushings, new wheel bearings inside and out...
• Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:44:05 -0700
  ...What I mainly use to keep the hatch up (the struts are 'iffy' with the weight of my Yakima bike rack and it's...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:56:20 -0700
  ...All, > > On my 90/91 Westy I was replacing the shocks/struts for the rear hatch and > while > doing so launched into oblivion one...
• What is fair continued
  Historical mailing list - Scott Newland
  Tue, 13 Aug 96 09:29:56 PST
  ...missing VW emblem from rear hatch, struts for rear hatch don't support it, needs one knob for stove, needs left side passenger seat...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 18 May 2007 07:34:02 -0400
  ...87 Audi 4kq up on jackstands and missing its control arms, > strut towers etc. and have a gentlemen interested in purchasing this > vehicle as...
• Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:45:28 -0400
  ...https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt-tools-strut-spring-compressor-kit-2-piece-648627/9150007-P?c3apidt=21754956461&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLOPtbQWdwr0EdIIexrVKPMN1oV1o-qxs0z41-F8-nz8aAiZd8P8HAQ...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:17:09 -0400
  ...Swapping out bad spindle/s Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:29:30 -0600
  ...Swapping out bad spindle/s Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7...
• Cruise Control Answers
  Historical mailing list - Jon B
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 06:09:46 -0700
  ...So far I have fixed the power window mechanism on the driver's side, the rear hatch lock, and struts (using advice from the...
• FS: Vanagon Bra (for air-cooled models)
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:11:44 -0400
  ...Maybe it can help pay for new struts for my cupholders. "Go Westy" wants $90 for a new one. How about $40+shipping for...
• FOR SALE: Vanagon alternator, five alloys, tow hitch, 90 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:12:15 PDT
  ...New Blaupunkt CD, new rear hatch struts, new alignment. Expensive. Very very clean. Drives like a 2 ton vehicle with a 95 hp engine...
• Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:04:31 +0000
  ...is done? There's a 'key' in the top of the strut which should allow you to get a small wrench onto it to...
• Re: Spare wheel carrier for a 15" or 16" wheel
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:15:45 -0800
  ...gary2a/rack/gastire15.jpg> makes it look like the stock door struts are holding all that weight! How does it work with this additional...
• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:25:04 -0400
  ...While there, plan to replace or at least carefully inspect the front strut bar bushings and sleeves, lower and upper control arm bushings, and...
• Re: leaking in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:40:52 -0500
  Hey Joy, I just installed the lift-assist struts on my top and now have a gap at the back of the top in...
• Re: A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 13 May 2012 12:50:41 -0600
  That's what I was planning on,Im needing struts for rear hatch,boots for steering rack and an alternator and maybe a starter...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:28:58 -0700
  ...They can wear badly > > enough to start wearing out the strut rod shaft too. > > Fortunately I had a good used one of those too...
• Re: 85 exhaust supports needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 19:26:14 -0400
  ...Probably because of the missing struts... >this happened, I noticed the muffler strap was broken. 40 bucks from BD and >$52 locally seemed pretty...
• F.S. 86 Syncro,87 GL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:28:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...blown AC line, ignition switch bad, Rear hatch struts dead, PS pump shot etc. Body in good condition. WE drove it home 9 months...
• vacation signoff
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Aug 1996 15:58:13 MST
  ...also put on a new pop-top seal and tail gate struts. My mechanic put new gas lines in because mine too was leaking...
• Installing front syncro shocks-HOW TO??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 16:36:09 -0800
  ...I don't see this happening with the big flange attached to the shock(or is the proper term "strut"?) that the spring sits...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:26:11 EDT
  ...And another question - do the exhaust hangers/struts bolt under or on top of the tin? What is "correct" stock order? I have never...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - karen k
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:51:33 -0700
  The struts I received both had the same part number on them...I got them from Autohausaz. Appears to be the same ones that...
• Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:51:43 -0700
  ...The Super Beetle makes an excellent daily driver as it has MacPherson struts and unlike the Beetle, drives like a normal car and there...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 08:08:57 -0700
  ...First perhaps having similar struts in different 'powers' is a good idea for those heavily loaded days and those less loaded days. Then, if...
• Re: Tight Canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:02:24 -0700
  ...replacement." It was very tight, taking some effort to "pop" the struts to vertical. Part of the tightness is due to us, part to...
• Re: rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:13:43 -1000
  ...that all the interest and excitement that has been generated by those two little struts to be pretty damn amusing. Michael Schiesser 89 Westfalia
• Nice '82 Diesel Rabbit (Auto) FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 14:52:19 EST
  ...It has had a new head gasket and timing belt, waterpump, and front struts within the last year. We are asking $1500 firm. The...
• Re: rear hatch shocks
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:16:40 -0700
  ...Lisa Bliss > 87 Westy "Bree" > Decatur, GA > A good used hatch struts are Bliss but new ones are divine. They sell from $19-$30...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:49:37 -0700
  ...I had the adjustment nut to the right > of the strut, but the little round spacer was to the left of the strut > along...
• Re: Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:56:27 -0400
  ...Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First! Never used an impact wrench before. Pretty sure someone posted of an electric stand alone wrench. But then...
• WTB: cheap A2 Jetta, Westy winter moisture
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:30:20 -0800
  ...If anyone has experience fixing strut tower rust out, please let me know... Shawn Wright, I.T. Manager Shawnigan Lake School swright@SLS.bc...
• Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:06:54 -0700
  ...I've done this to replace front struts on my Jetta and it works fine. On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 12:01 PM...
• Re: i meet a fellow listee
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 10:00:36 -0700
  ...he sold me some scorpio alloys and other bits, helped me with my steering-wheel cowl and hatch strut installations, and talked vanagonalia with...
• just how COLD is IT??? was Re: New to Me vehicles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 15:23:55 EST
  ...you lose motor dexterity at those temps.. ..one of the hatch struts froze up.. quite the opposite of what usually happens.. on a side...
• Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:40:28 -0400
  I think that is when the Super Beetle went to front struts. [ Which the customizing crowd never liked...] > From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM...
• Subject: Re: "Westphalian"/hatch-prop
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:19:15 -0700
  ...long that gets slid onto the end of one of the struts. It automatically slides into place when the hatch is opened. Easy to...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 15:13:10 -0700
  ...While one is checking wear at the strut elbows, I think it would be wise to check the spring cable at each arm. Top...
• Re: Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:21:51 -0800
  ...until the u-joints, > 3k until the front wheel bearings and struts, > 4k until 15" rims and Geolandar tires, > 5k until the front heater...
• Re: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 05:22:56 -0400
  Easier to just add the pop-top lift assist struts. <http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_109...