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• Rear shocks/springs question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 10:17:16 EST
  Does anyone know if I can put new springs or shocks (or some combo) which would lift the back end of my Westy to...
• Re: 2WD springs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:04:20 -0700
  ...2WD springs > Great now everyone knows I'm poor. > Sorry, > Jim >
• How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:03:43 +0200
  ...nut on the steering knukle /spindle) IT feels like it is springloaded, and there is a small square stub protruding from the middle of...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:09:36 -0700
  ...the springs are a little bit stiffer .. but fix your incorrect front tires first. I'v had to fine tune on tire pressures to...
• Re: rear lift shim question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:56:20 -0400
  ...17:05 Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > Hi folks, > > I have a new set of rear shims for over the springs in...
• Bearing Noise Found - how to solve?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 11:52:53 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The seal is rubbing on the return spring. It doesn't look the the spring is sticking out too far, maybe the drum is...
• Re: Why, Lowering Springs for Vanagon $399.00
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 11:39:54 -0700
  ...If you call the VW Dealer for a Replacement Spring you'll pay in the area of $300.00 EACH! Now for those of...
• Re: Was: Why are campers higher at the rear? NOW: Westy air drag
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:28:15 -0400
  > I get what you're saying about load handling, but I'm saying > that a spring can be stiff w/out being tall. Take...
• Re: Saggy Westy Rear
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:24:43 -0400
  Some people have used kitchen cutting boards, the plastic variety, to make shims which fit on the lower spring perch. This is a cheap...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:54:43 -0800
  Hmmm - I didn't see any springs when I rebuilt my calipers, just an O-ring and a rubber boot. Run-out and rotor...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:26 -0500
  ...I can report for sure once it is all together and spring time allows me out for a ride and an alignment. Eric > On...
• Re: Springs replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:08:03 -0500
  ...While Steve's springs slightly increase the height of the van (desireable for many Syncro owners), these springs will put your Vanagon at about...
• Re: knocking from rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:05:52 -0700
  ...knocking from rear springs? Maybe a broken rear spring? It happened to me once. Robert 1982 Westfalia --- On Sun, 9/21/08, David Clarkson...
• Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:58:41 -0700
  ...Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit > > >> Guys, >> >> >> I'm looking to ordering the AIR LIFT 60789 1000 Series Rear Air Spring >> Kit for...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
  ...Placed jack under lower ball jt, and compressed spring as much as possible, then attached spring compressor and compressed spring a little more. It...
• Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:43:10 -0500
  ...This query refers to the *ratio* for selecting spring weights to match weights on the corners, not about other assumptions of the test. I...
• Hose clamp pliers was: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:16:15 -0800
  ...a spring clamp >> pliers designed specifically for band-type clamps, they will never >> jump out of the tool. Using *anything* else, including spring clamp...
• Re: Spring Shims for Westy List
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:45:42 -0800
  ...Spring Shims for Westy List > I should have gotten this info out weeks ago, but i > have had not had a chance to even...
• Joys of lawn care - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:02:36 -0600
  With the beautiful spring weather one begins to start thinking about bringing their lawns back from dormant gloom into full glory. After procrastinating for...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:28:52 -0400
  I never got around to using stainless steel with my springs. I guess they just haven't rusted enough to fall apart yet. Tonight...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 22:47:32 -0500
  ...the archives for a picture of how the sliding door lock > spring is supposed to be installed, as mine fell out while tinkering. �I...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:48:32 EDT
  In a message dated 5/24/00 5:46:43 PM, stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM writes: << Throw away the spring clamps when you replace the...
• CV joint Angle?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:10:08 -0800
  ...vanagon by adding to the distance between the spring mount faces. (longer springs, stiffer springs, air lifts or something similar). Conversely if one did...
• Re: High Idle Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:54:24 -0400
  It also helps to lube the throttle shaft, the throttle coil spring, and the accelerator cable in the engine compartment, and also to install...
• Re: Syncro Air Filters! Lowering Springs for Vanagon $399.00
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:02:18 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-09 09:51:32 EDT, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM writes: << I "Can Get" Springs to lower your 2WD...
• Front shock and spring removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 10:59:09 -0400
  I think I remember someone posting how to easily remove the shocks and springs. Of particular concern are the front ones. Anybody know how...
• question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Mon, 22 May 2006 19:31:52 -0700
  This isn't particularly scientific, I have a set of 89' Carat springs I ran on my 85' weekender for a while the ride...
• Re: Spare Tire Tray
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 05:46:22 -0700
  ...The "springs" are placed > with the cotter pins toward the center of the tray fitting, with "bows" > (outer circumference) of the springs facing the...
• Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 23:14:07 -0800
  ...Plus you raised the front end with taller springs, VW did not with the 16', so where are the similarities? I am dying to...
• Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:12:45 -0500
  Hi folks, I’m hoping someone here can talk me through how I might lower my front spring enough to get a special shim...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:21:36 -0400
  ...I remember > only thinking how simple the spring replacement had > been. I remembered the spring had been mentioned in Van Cafe's excellent oil...
• Re. Was rear wheel studs and 1.5" GW springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:32:43 -0500
  ...Finally finished with the GW 1.5" lift springs and the 215/75/15 BFG All terrain T/A KO's on GW15" alloys...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -0500
  ...The new spring compressor was the right tool. But it was still difficult to get all lined up and have access to everything. In...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:58:06 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/coil-springs/4346/spring-pad-for-rear-coil-spring- Leveled things out pretty well. Your numbers don't look...
• Re: Slider Hinge -- LONG, REALLY WAY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:36:10 -0700
  ...If most of the plastic is missing, the spring would be very loose on the post - the inner diameter of the spring is much...
• DPO's brake hack
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:29:05 -0800
  ...No retaining springs! No adjusting spring! No adjuster! Just a slab of steel with a notch at each end. Ugh. Down to the junkyards...
• spring data request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:31:48 -0700
  Hi, request to any list members with vanagon springs sitting around the workshop. Can you measure overall height, wire diameter, what type of vanagon...
• Colo. Springs Members?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:25:04 -0500
  Hi All, I have a great VW deal (free) for any list members near Colorado Springs that are interested. Please respond via email for...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 10:36:18 EST
  In a message dated 3/29/01 10:03:57 AM, monster51@SPRINGNET1.COM writes: << Now then, anyone want to discuss diminished value? Wade...
• Changing Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 15:50:47 -0500
  ...I'm replacing both springs in my '85 with a pair from a Carat, and I'd like to know how much time to...
• spring clip tool
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:16:51 -0700
  Does any one have for sale or know a vendor who has for sale the tool you used to put the spring clips on...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:42:48 -0700
  ...The spring I am talking about is the small spring on the end of the lock cylinder, inside the handle. It returns the cylinder...
• Re: why replace springs??
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 23:12:07 -0700
  VW only made one spring for all syncro models...but made several different springs for 2wd vanagons. Many syncro westy owners find the front...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:37:29 -0800
  ...You will see a nut holding down a spring against a washer. >> After a squirt of penetrating fluid, remove the nut and spring. Apply...
• Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:52:27 -0700
  ...I'm pretty sure that these are NOT the lower springs that were >introduced in the 1988 model year. My Westy was manufactured in...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
  ...Placed jack under lower ball jt, and compressed spring as much as possible, then attached spring compressor and compressed spring a little more. It...
• Re: Which is taller Syncro.org Syncro or 85 2wd Westy front springs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:40:53 -0800
  Dear Abby Normal, Said 85 coils have been on shelf and therefore like spring chicken. Unfortunately, it is now installed in a Westy and...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:46:50 -0500
  ...But I can't wait for springs for use this summer, so I'm gonna go and buy stock Westy springs for now. If...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 06:46:41 -0700
  may I add to my last email that I meant to imply the parts cat shows one, not that you have one (spring on...
• suspension specs
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:58:14 -0700
  ...Would be nice to know the actual spring specs, but I could find nothing at all. All vendors claim to have designed the springs...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:04:37 -0400
  ...However the back looks to have a spacer under the top of the spring and there is a small device in the spring that...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:56:24 -0400
  ...I'm looking for a > full set of carat springs to replace the gigantic wheel gap that I have on > my 85 GL tintop...
• Re: westy lists to port.
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:33:06 -0800
  Sure, it's easy to switch rear springs, the first logical solution to the left side sagging syndrome. I did that 5 years ago...
• Re: syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 15:26:54 -0400
  Syncro rear springs on a 2WD Vanagon make for a very stiff ride. I put them on my '85 and found that all my...
• Re: Rear End Rumble
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:02:03 -0600
  ...you may be able to get a good enough look at the spring with just the wheel off.
• Carat table latch
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:07:34 -0700
  My 89 Wolfsburg (=Carat) pop-up table latch mechanism is missing - I've got the little dingus with its internal rotating catch-and-spring...
• Anyone got a sacrificial PDSIT 2/3 carb?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 14:21:20 -0500
  I rebuilt my carbs on the weekend, and found out why they're called springs. The Bypass Air Cut-Off Valve (on the left...
• Maine call
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 07:10:25 -0400
  ...How about a trip to Springfield, Maine this week end? ...to see the Springfield Fair and see who we are, too. This fair is...
• rear coil springs question
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:18:39 -0800
  ...the left a few inches, was thinking this was the coil spring since the shocks are not looking shot(no oil leaking from them...
• Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 12:28:41 -0600
  "There are springs in the poptop on a Westy Vanagon? I thought the poptop was 100% muscle powered (at least mine seems to be...