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• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
  Neil, I'd really look into worn bushing/loose shaft in TB. Get that hunk of American iron you call a lathe :) up and...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 30 May 2012 06:36:05 -0400
  ...The trailing arm bushing removal is what I expected. It sounds like it's going to be a frustrating day. As always, thanks again...
• Need Syncro Front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 15:33:16 -0600
  ...Need Syncro Front shocks 5/16/97 2:59 PM Hi, the front A arm bushings on my '89 Syncro are, well they aren...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  ...Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arm bushing tie rod assembly Steering rack boots Steering rack bushings Can anyone else give insight...
• Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0600
  ...I have new boots that go around the shift rod bushing, and I'm guessing I need to take the shift lever off to...
• Re: Thumping from Tires (?)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:06:54 -0800
  Your upper shock bushing is worn out. The tire is a little out of round causing the shock to thump. Z
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Paterson
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:36:03 -0400
  Hey Listees, Can anyone tell me the size Hex wrench I need to take the Upper Control Arms off? TIA Dave
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:23:06 -0800
  I've sprayed silicone once with no effect, so I'm going to keep at it a few more times! Stuart
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:39:03 -0400
  Typo? I think not... Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- snip.......Vanagon mechanic at the "stealership".......
• Re: starting problem (#2005-1009)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:28:12 -0500
  The starte pilot bearing/bushing needs replacing when changing the starter.Sometimes this is the cause of slow starter motor.
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 10 May 2021 13:17:08 -0400
  ...On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 11:33 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Alistair, > > The bushings I replaced looked just like...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 21:08:17 -0400
  ...On this diesel starter, there is a small bearing or bushing sharing the shaft with the starter gear. It is about 5mm wide, with...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:14:30 -0500
  ...Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure Hi all. I know various popular Vanagon engine swaps use this type of part so I assume it...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:45:09 -0700
  ...Maybe something like this? http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/230853593/oilite_Bushing.html Looks similar to what is used in the clutch housing...
• Re: Starter Cranking Amps?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:02:06 -0500
  What is the condition is the bushing in the transmission? If the bushing is worn or missing, the starter will not turn properly. Dennis...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:59:24 -0700
  ...I got the front bushings in , but it was a struggle part of the way for sure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill MacLachlan" <billmacla@GMAIL...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:00:16 -0600
  ...And then, of course, you get the excellent properties of the poly bushing itself. I am going from memory here from an install over...
• Re: UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 16:19:53 -0700
  ...1980-1991+Volkswagen+Vanagon+Control+Arm+Bushing+Vaico+W0133-1632510+Upper+80-91+Volkswagen+Control+Arm+Bushing+1984+1982&fp=pp&gbm=a&gclid...
• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 May 2011 09:59:46 -0700
  ...That said, I did notice an improvement replacing upper control arm bushings on p-side, and they weren't *that* worn out. Neil. On...
• Springs & shocks (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:33:49 -0700
  ...van previous? Are the polyurethane bushings the way to go? I've been eyeing up the full replacement bushing kit for front and back...
• Re: KYB Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:11:06 -0500
  ...A few weeks ago we pulled the top nuts off and replaced the flimsy KYB washer and rubber bushing with old VW ones from...
• Wiper relay rod(s) question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:54:34 -0700
  ...Booster, b/c pedal bushings, etc. Am video taping, and hope to have it all on my server soon, though can't say when...
• Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 May 2004 21:15:42 -0700
  Energy Suspension www.energysespension.com 25 mm 9.5161 1" front 22 mm 9.5158 7/8" rear
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:04:49 -0700
  ...These have to come out, as the bushing ends are destroyed by rust and wear. Thank you very much for all your help...... *Miguel...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon >>source
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:20:57 +1200
  ...For the performance bars (which come with "Polygraphite" bushings & link kits0 you pay $159.00 per end. These are NOT Addco bars, but G...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:30:27 -0500
  ...I > >ended up using the '89 starter with the '84 transmission. > Replace > >starter bushing in transaxle case prior to installing > transmission. > > I thought the...
• front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:25:12 -0700
  so its time to do the upper control arm bushings, at least on the pass side anyway. I can't turn the radio up...
• AC mount
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 16:06:18 -0500
  ...One hole is threaded directly into the aluminum boss in the casting, and the other side has a threaded steel bushing pressed in. The...
• Re: Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:38:34 -0800
  ...Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings >Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:34:16 EST > >I had a guy call me this...
• Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:36 -0400
  Just had those bushings and ball joints done on the front of my Westy Syncro. Let's say I dreaded (rightfully) what the bill...
• Re: Rubbery squeaking...
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 11:50:35 -0500
  Dave, This is a classic symptom of upper control arm bushings asking to be replaced. It usually sounds like it's coming from under...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:21:48 -0400
  ...to? Now, should I be thinking that radius arm bushing along with lower arm bushing also need to get a replacement? > > A little job...
• Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 May 2021 08:58:13 -0400
  ...He had used locally sourced bushings and they looked great and exactly like the originals. but they failed . I had to search several vender...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
  ...I replaced the radius rod bushings, along with springs, shocks, and every last piece of rubber in the front & rear suspension. I'll check...
• Re: Squeaking from front end
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 16:45:41 -0300
  ...I've lubed every rubber bushing piece I can see/reach with white grease spray, helped quite a bit but not completely. I'm...
• Re: shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:05:14 -0400
  When my first gear dissapeared, it was solved by replacing my shift bushings, and the ball joint/socket at the transmission. The shift bushings...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:37:54 -0700
  ...It is rather hard for me to imagine that the bushings are defective, but then it's kinda hard for me to believe that...
• Re: shifter bushing kit
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:47:06 -0700
  ...shifter bushing kit > Hey folks, > > Lately it seems that first gear has been a bit hard to find, and I'm > thinking that replacing...
• Re: Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:36:09 -0700
  > I'm curious if the T3 replacement bushings at each arm affect how "fast" edit: or slowly the arm moves and if that allows...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:44:48 -0500
  ...Hi there, I'm looking for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? >> >> Thanks in advance...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:59:31 -0700
  I JUST replaced the bushings 5000 mi. ago. The originals squeaked when cold, and they did that since I bought the car, new. The...
• Re: 1897 Westy front suspensio rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 11:44:23 -0800
  ...You can use the old bushing to assist in driving the new one in. to hold it On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Sidney White...
• Re: Second Request...Steering column rubber bushings...on 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 18:09:04 EDT
  Dave ~~ The bushings you request are probably Dealer item only .// Go to your local Dealer and get the # part numbers for the items you...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings Anything else? -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:58:43 -0800
  ...Lube Raditor fan motor bushings? > > Hi all. > > Bench tested a rad fan from an 85 Vanagon "Transporter" and it runs > and sounds ok. It...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:23:55 -0700
  oh for goodness sakes, if you are worried about long term suitability of various lubricants on the a-arm bushings and not wondering whether...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:09:03 -0700
  About a year ago I bought two sets of upper control arm bushings from a list member. They were after market and I don...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:37:13 -0500
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I > would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as > well. If they...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:04:45 -0700
  ...No play was felt at either arm at bushings to long bolt but indeed they are very very stiff. No "notchy" feel, yet, but...
• Re: Shocks - the front rubber cap bushing...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:13:12 -0700
  ...There seems to be a circular ring around the plastic cap called a "packing" (you could call that a bushing I guess), the cap...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
  ...removing the nuts and bolts that fasten the rear shift rod bushing so that the assembly can drop down ? Yes ~ > Is there any adjustment...
• Re: Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 May 2010 03:29:11 -0500
  ...5/7/2010, email99 wrote: >Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro >control arm doesn't require welding, I...
• r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:36:10 -1000
  ...my mech informs me that the entire rack and pinion assembly is moving because of worn out mounting bushings. no one here seems to...
• Anyone have a �stabilizer bar linkage� they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:44:25 -0700
  ...via a rubber bushing to the main stabilizer bar - I only need the piece from the control arm to the bushing.) If you have...
• alternator...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 22:33:33 EST
  hi y'all, my 88 vanagon alternator got shot and I figured it is the worn bushings. wonder how easy to replace them? jim...
• Re: increasing safety (handling) of the syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:01:37 -0800
  ...Replace upper control arm bushings 251 407 077 6. Replace lower control arm ("track control arm") bushings. 251 407 183 I might also suggst...
• Re: Syncro lower control arm bushing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:45:24 -0700
  ...I bought a hand-operated C-frame press - and replaced most of my Syncro's front-end bushings and ball joints using it. Granted...
• Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:24:09 -0800
  ...Warm the bushing up with hairdryer/hot water too. alistair On 18-Dec-10, at 2:34 PM, VWQ47 wrote: Thanks Folks, Well. That...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...)
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 25 May 2004 21:44:39 -0400
  ...BETTER than the >bushings available in the upgrade kit. > > > >If you add the heavier front you need the rear to balance out the cornering...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:01:43 -0800
  ...radius arm bushings get > too worn out. ( I choose to lay most of the blame on the PO <grin>) > > Worn bushings caused this: http...