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• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:13:50 -0800
  Hi, Dust boot has an actual spring you say ? -----Original Message----- From: Mark Keller [mailto:kelphoto@telus.net] Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 10...
• looking for those small springs on utility flaps on side of westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:19:30 -0500
  Subject says it all...they're small springs, one per flap, mine have all rusted out. Must be worth all of 10c each to...
• springs ?
  Historical mailing list - Mattf
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:29:54 -0500
  Does anyone know if all of the front and rear coil springs are compatable from 84' to 91'? According to volkswagen literature, the late...
• Free Springs from 81 2WD Westy in No. CA
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 21:32:47 -0800
  If anyone wants front & rear springs from a 1981 2WD Westy, and wants to come and get them, they are FREE! Near Sacramento, CA...
• Anybody Bought The New Boge Performance Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:24:31 EDT
  Is the rear spring diameter of the wire smaller that the front? Question is WHY? Is it a better quality steel that allows for...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 05:31:56 +0000
  Hi Craig, That spring and clip is a royal pain in the ass!!!! I got mine back together but it was a task. Regards...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:14:16 -0800
  ...3) From the springs perspective, I don't think the spring can tell if it is being compressed by me, with 400 more lbs...
• Clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 16:14:00 -0500
  ...the springs are the springs in the clutch disk and maybe windup of the drive train. The mass is again the car or earth...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:55:53 -0700
  Just one pump? Did the new rear cylinders come with the spring inside? Check out the write up at Gowesty http://www.gowesty.com...
• RE: 71 WESTY AND DOOR HANDLES
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 12:41:21 GMT
  ...Since I don't have any more spare lock parts lying around, I should > >replace the spring soon. > > > >As I remember, the spring we...
• Syncro Spring Reminder: Homework
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:45:42 -0700
  Just a reminder to those on the list purchase for syncro springs to measure your vehicle height from lower lip of wheel well/fender...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 07:27:50 -0700
  Hi Eric, I used spring clamps where I could in my recent coolant hose replacement project. The advantage of spring clamps is that they...
• syncro: removing front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 15:12:06 -0400
  ...with the spring?  or is there not enough clearance without compressing the spring.  basically i do not have a spring compressor and...
• Re: How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:55:46 -0700
  The dust cover you are trying to remove IS spring-loaded! You still have the speedometer drive cable attached. CAREFULLY remove the small clip...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:32:18 -0700
  > What I see is that > the new AMC springs have less pressure 64 pds installed height and the used > OEM springs average 74 pds...
• Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:16:04 -0700
  ...I could build > a lot of different springs with the information I asked for, and never > duplicate Steve's great springs.>> > > Here's what...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:33:30 -0800
  ...They wore out a lot, 3 of 7 <br> spring turns are "on block", so no more spring effect there. <br> <br> The stiffness...
• Re: Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 15:21:05 -0400
  ...But one thing unexpected was finding a separating spring perch and broken lower bump stop on drivers side. Maybe the spring shifting was causing...
• Spring Perch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:34:39 +0000
  Hi Vanagon Types; The recent discussion on list vs Facebook reminded me that list members might value my encounter with the rear spring base...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:18:46 -0500
  ...So what you’re saying is don’t mix and match springs :) Thanks Jeff > On Apr 18, 2021, at 10:56 PM, Alex MeVay...
• Re: GoWesty Spring Bonk
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:16:19 -0700
  ...GoWesty Spring Bonk > > Hi all, > > I did my own GW 1.5" lift spring install last fall and upgraded to > bilsteins in the process...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:29:41 -0700
  ...I've had the H&R springs for 2 years and my experience is that the front springs have settled over the time that...
• Re: [WetWesties] Spring trip
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:54:22 -0700
  ...Death Valley Camping Camping tip at Furnace Creek If camping at or near Furnace Creek try Texas Springs campground. Very nice, very quiet and...
• Boge gas springs for rear door
  Historical mailing list - .
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 13:56:19
  ...How is that price? Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro sherwin@gnn.com
• vw spring fling. posted to the limbo list
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 16:34:56 -0700
  April 18 (Sun.), Madera, CA � Spring Fling, at Madera Fairgrounds. Free parking and spectator admission with can of food for Poverello House. For information...
• Re: Question about Vanagon Springs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:34:13 -0700
  http://www.syncro.org/Vehicle.htm A little more spring info. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico...
• Re: New Coil Springs;
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:24:24 -0400
  > Are there any replacement springs available for 2wd ? (90) > Especially for a Westy? Yes... http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&prodgroup=1014 - Ron...
• Re: Throttle return spring.
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 16:13:53 +0100
  Hi Tim, hi Volks, On Wed, 1999-01-13 16:12:44 -0600, Tim Vogelin wrote: > I have to replace the throttle return spring...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:27:25 -0500
  Can't speak for Vanagons per se, but generally double valve springs are used to keep the valves from "floating" permanently open at very...
• H&R Springs... How low?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:35:30 -0700
  I have an 1988 westy with H&R springs, and KYB shocks. Michelin MXT 205/70x14 tires on the factory alloy wheels. I've...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:10:18 +0000
  ...This is dependent upon spring length and tension. Weather the released spring length is 60 or 62.5 mm is not going to make...
• Syncro Heavy Duty Shocks And Springs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 06 Aug 1997 11:46:16 -0400
  I had a talk today with Peter Seikel on the issue of heavy springs and shocks for syncro and now questions which for many...
• Re: Harsh suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:25:07 -0600
  My car was rough, too, and the new GoWesty springs made it much better. Still a little rough due to the cheap off-brand...
• Harsh suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:19:16 -0800
  ...I feel like I am down to the spring replacement as the last element that could improve the suspension compliance. Can coil springs become...
• Re: Listing Westies on the List
  Historical mailing list - bmn
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:04:54 -0400
  Brent Christensen wrote: > > Sorry, couldn't resist the pun. :-) > > I just measured my spring sag for the Syncro Spring project, and I realized > that...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:19:30 -0400
  ...Put a jack under the trailing arm at the coil spring.When the shock is removed, the spring will let its tension go.The...
• Re: Rear Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 May 1996 12:48:39 -0400
  ...I think I've narrowed it down to the rubber suspension bushes on the >>spring plate covering the torsion bar. > >Replace the bushing with...
• Re: Removing Rear Springplate (revision!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 10:12:59 -0700
  In addition to the previously posted steps and methods, I highly suggest that the relationship between the parts (springplate, torsionbar, and axle tube) be...
• Re: Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:57:04 EDT
  In a message dated 7/8/01 11:04:13 PM US Eastern Standard Time, CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: > To the proponents of spring...
• Re: Struts for pop-up?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:15:11 -0400
  There are springs and cables that assist in lifting the pop top now. The springs are probably shot. They can be shimmed to increase...
• Vanagon Westy Coil Springs - e-bay sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve S.
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:48:32 -0800
  I put two sets of the latest version of my Vanagon Westfalia coil springs on e-bay for a Thanksgiving Holiday sale. http://www...
• looking for cheap carat springs
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:36:56 -0400
  ...I like to find incredibly cheap carat vanagon springs. Shipping to 48103...Locally cheap would be best, but that is next to impossible. TIA...
• Death Valley Meetup
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:06:10 -0800
  Hey folks the elevation of Panamint Springs is close to 2000 ft while 30 miles up the road at Stovepipe Wells it's only...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 18:15:42 +0200
  ...What you need is stiffer springs! If you have a Syncro, join the list purchase of stiffer front springs, arranged by Steven Schwenk. PerL...
• Jim Felder -- Vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:53:43 -0800
  I have the spring set off a 90 Carat under my 85' weekender. It lowered things two inches (much better fit on my garage...
• Spring Loaded Pushrod Tubes Needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 16 May 2005 11:28:41 -0500
  I am in need of about six of the spring loaded pushrod tubes to replace some seals and some rusty tubes. Anybody have any...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:30:43 +0000
  Is there a spring clamp listing of all the sizes and amounts needed for the vanagon 2.1? It seems to me, it would...
• Re: Berg Shifter TOP
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:37:37 -0800
  Its a reuseable glide slide type tooling to drill new hole for the spring lock on the shift lever. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Tom...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:35:46 -0700
  ...On the springs, you may not be aware that i now have custom 2wd vanagon springs available. They seem to be exactly what you...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:01:11 -0400
  ...Then use a spring compressor to install the springs. > It's been many years since I installed springs with a spring compressor, so > I...
• Re: Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:44:38 -0300
  >Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about >$700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 15 May 2013 09:41:14 -0700
  ...I didn't see any springs in the parts list for group buy. I did get one of those nice billet aluminum rear spring...
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - syncro architecture studio
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:53:21 -0500
  ...He can get me a > new stainless steel "fish-weighing" spring scale used to weigh the "big > ones" brought to the docks at Tarpon...
• Re: Westy 2WD HD springs - any interest?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:17:57 -0400
  > If you think you might be interested in a set of stock-height springs > with a higher rating, please let me know. > I understand...
• Re: NW trip cont'd - Hot Springs where ??
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 07:42:28 -0700
  There's the SolDuc Hot Springs in Olympic Nat. Park between Forks and Pt. Angeles on 101. Dana Mercedes wrote: > Heard mention, on the...
• rear inner tire wear - weak spring fix - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 21:00:19 -0400
  ...When the van is viewed from the rear the tires are not straight up and down due to the springs sagging / heavy load. Any...
• '90 Syncro Align. Woes/Springs
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 08:05:41 +0000
  ...My dealer said this isn't too bad, and the cure would be to replace the rear springs. The springs are just under $1100...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 17:00:21 -0400
  Nope! That spring is only for the cable operated lever as used on bay window busses. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: door lock springs for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:43:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I pulled mine apart and found the offending spring and removed it and put the whole thing back together. I think what I do...
• Re: How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 01:35:33 +0100
  Just Kampers (http://www.justkampers.co.uk) have a kit of four springs, which lowers the 2WD Vanagon 60 mm (2 1/3") for...