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• Re: CV bolt - 6 or 12 point?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:57:42 -0700
  ...I will be getting new washers as well. Thanks, Steve Williams
• Re: Longer bleeder screw safe?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:32:19 -0700
  If you are stuck with using that bolt & you have no nuts to fit it just put washers on it to create whatever thread...
• Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:47:15 -0600
  ...In some of the propellers you would add lead wool to hollow bolts to get the balance right, or add or remove lead washers...
• Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:47:11 -0500
  ...I thought I could > use some large washers to distribute the weight around > the chipped off pieces on the center sections but how > do...
• Re: Tranny update: flywheel off
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:35:23 -0600
  ...I > also > found two split washers in the bellhousing yesterday when the tranny > came > out. Though it strange, but maybe I dropped them? Nope...
• Re: Part number confirmation needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:51:13 -0600
  ...N01101011 > Washers: N0122307 > > Thanks in advance! > > _________________________________________________________________ > Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista� + Windows Live�. > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop...
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:07:15 -0400
  ...Really useful stuff like don'e use washers over, torque, reasons for colour of *sides* of outer ring etc. Should be "easy street" with...
• Re: Brake Pressure Bleeder - Cheap and Easy
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:48:42 -0600
  ...Actually mentioning the older bugs that used the air pressure bottle for windshield washers it is the same principal for the brake bleeding. You...
• Re: back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:53:58 -0800
  sometimes you need to adjust the depth of the switch with more or fewer, or thinner, or thicker washers where it screws in. though...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 14:15:14 -0400
  ...hoses! :::> :::> But I've gotten lots of explanations of what those washers are, thank :::you :::> all. :::> :::> Though no one has indicated whether they come...
• Hydraulic trilogy: brake master, clutch master, clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:43:02 -0800
  ...Be sure to keep track of the little copper washers on each side of the feed line connections. One stuck on the slave and...
• transaxle removal technique
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:10:15 -0400
  ...Then I took some 1x12 shelving board and bolted it through the hole left by the cradle using big washers to prevent it from...
• Carpet for gray Westies...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 18:37:40 -0700
  ...I did not glue it down but I would not either, but rather put two scews in the far corners with large washers, painted...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:06 -0800
  ...Especially for nuts and washers. Also the stainless is usually A2, not A4. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone _____ From: Jeff Sent: 12/20...
• Re: SA Big Brake Parts Inventory
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:02:32 -0400
  Calipers with pistons, brake pads, and a couple of washers (spacers) about 5mm thick. At least one of my kits didn't have the...
• Re: Dometic mystery ....more clues!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:33:54 -0400
  ...out of the chimney (don't loose the two 1/2 washers). Take the cover off the combustion chamber, and you can then shine...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:28:45 -0800
  ...read somewhere the other day that the really high powered pressure > washers can damage and weaken the sidewalls of tires. Think it was in...
• FS: 1987 Wolfy - $1,500
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:10:43 -0700
  ...Everything works expect the A/C (has a small leak, but the recharge did last the summer) and the window washers. Typical Wolfy. jump...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:44 -0800
  ...Both of these > > are missing, maybe they just worked themselves out, > maybe a prior mechanic > > forgot lock washers. I looked in the Bentley and...
• Re: how is the gas pedal affixed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:54:35 -0400
  ...For extra strength they even sell backing washers. Dennis > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:34:41 -0700 > From: tom@CARCHRAE.NET > Subject: how...
• Re: Longer bleeder screw safe?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:10:41 -0500
  ...HF sells a nice assortment of copper washers for a few bucks. Mike B. On 12/13/2012 11:39 AM, Alistair Bell wrote...
• Re: Seat change?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:16:23 -0800
  ...I drillled new holes for them and used grade 8 bolts washers and nuts ... Who knows how the Tin Can Tourist would have faired...
• Subject: hardware and torqueing was Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:31:21 EST
  ...have had to chase the = threads in the crank and add washers to get the pulley secure there does = not seem to be more...
• Re: What do you use in your parts washer
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:27:13 -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: mattress cleaning
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 23:59:05 -0400
  take the mattress cover to a laundrymat and wash it in the jumbo sized commercial front-load washers without the agitator. NO BLEACH. i...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 May 2016 20:41:14 +0000
  ...Jim On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 2:13 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > would blue loctite or star washers help keep...
• Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
  ...I can run the ** test again, but hate wasting "always replace" washers. Regardless..... On second set of tests, at idle, the fuel pressure tester...
• Re: CV boot kit prices
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Thu, 2 May 1996 13:59:44 -0500 (CDT)
  ...is about $16 per joint, with all of the bolts, clamps, > washers, grease, etc. Does anybody know of another source in the $10 > range...
• Re: carrying canoe on camper top
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 10:22:31 +0100
  ...Make sure you use some large washers under the mounting nuts. I found it to be a superior rack system - safe and convenient to...
• Re: ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:55:22 -0700
  ...To avoid heartache and rejection I cruised over to FLAPS and bought bunches of 8 x 1.25 mm bolts/studs/washers/nuts and...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:11:09 -0500
  ...The washers used are both plain and wavy lockwashers. There's no locktite used or necessary, just the right washers and properly torqued fasteners...
• Re: old style slider door cheesball way to get it quieter.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:24:59 -0600
  Very cool ~ how about an ACE PartNumber & WasherSpecs On 29 Jul , 2013, at 9:27 PM, Tom Boldway wrote: > Went to do the tape...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:37:45 CST6CDT
  ...talking about > >will drive a pressure washer?? > > ?? i thought the "pressure washers" had little compressors of their own ... > which was why they cost so...
• Re: auto trans install in 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 22:36:09 -0400
  ...Then I took some 1x12 shelving board and bolted it through the hole left by the cradle using big washers to prevent it from...
• Re: Raingutter mounts on Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:23:13 -0500
  ...I used large fender washers from the hardware store between the 'glass and nut to prevent damage. Also used nylon nuts to prevent loosening...
• Re: Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:23:10 -0400
  ...a different spot, and holds it on with a bunch of washers? Should I be paying for the fact that he couldn't drill...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:49:24 -0400
  ...I then made a wrist pin puller using nuts, washers, allthread, and a piece of pipe that the pin could slide into. I took...
• Re: Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 23:13:13 -0500
  ...Exhaust & intake valve instalation question Denis, only one of my heads had the seal washers on the intake valve, but I could not find...
• What are you folks working on these days?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:04:27 -0400
  ...The support pieces like the bolts, washers, and grease also become expensive. My understanding is I’m not supposed to reuse the bolts. But...
• Report on brake work
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 05:16:55 -0500
  ...A walk to a neighbor's house for a couple of 0-80 brass washers, a little soldering time..... Some of my friends would...
• Re: Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:56:28 -0400
  ...The cups are the dished washers that squeeze the bushing and draw up the shock into the a-arm. I found the KYB were...
• Powersteering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:44:08 -0400
  ...As it was the two crush washers for the fittings almost did us in. They turned out to be in a different mailing but...
• Re: Stuck distr. drive shaft ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:19:28 -0400
  ...I'm sure, the two washers in the bottom are out of position and won't let it go down, but now that I...
• Breaks...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 10:18:38 -0500
  ...It looks like a caliper rebuild kit just includes new boots and rubber washers. All of that stuff looked fine it's just that...
• Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 20:05:46 +0000
  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: OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:09:27 -0700
  ...OEM oil filter and drain plug washer I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:43:16 -0700
  ...soft texture. >>> What I hate is trying to find my wavy washers in the gravel and grass >>> ............. a lot like looking for fleas in...
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:37:14 -0600
  ...It causes > backfiring when you accelerate the engine quickly. > Case in point; I made up a plug consisting of two rubber washers for the...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 23:46:41 -0500
  ...Took two #10 pan head > stainless machine screws and pooked them through the floor and used ss > fender washers and ss nylox nuts and...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:15:12 -0500
  The washers are upside down, the cup should face away from the rubber. Hard to tell from the picture but the rotors should be...
• Re: '90 GL: Want to add curtains
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:31:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...bottoms of the windows, and secure the ends with screws and washers. You could also use thin aluminum slats as curtain rods - that's...
• Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:54:09 -0400
  ...These bolts need to be the proper type along with hardened washers. P.C. 10.9 and properly torqued. Loose hardware is almost always...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:22:32 -0600
  ...original body metal can easily be compensated for by repositioning the washers and nuts on the threaded end of the rod. I may be...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:13:49 -0400
  ...I fastened the pressure > plate with new hex head cap screws and washers. I received my freshly > rebuilt waterboxer trans (from Daryl at AA...
• head studs & cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:11:13 -0600
  ...March, I used 8 x 30 stainless steel bolts with wavy washers. Now that I'm back in there I'm thinking of going...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:37:10 -0400
  ...times before :<) > > Thus resetting your wipers every time you want the washers or vice-versa? > -- This e-mail is a natural product made from...
• Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:11:34 -0500
  ...The original used ten 6x25 fillister head bolts and six 6.3x19 screws, with associated washers and cap nuts. None of the hardware is...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:08:37 -0500
  ...There are there are inside and outside serrated locking washers, and bendable tab locking devices that are available through the industry. If worse comes...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 00:21:29 +0000
  I guess my price in lot of 50 was about $0.50 each from BelRay.  Not too bad for something that works; when oil...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:26:36 -0500
  ...r the > transmission, use a 2x4 with a hole in it, a large eye bolt with washers > and > a nut and some quick links. >