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• Re: pop top struts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 06:13:58 EST
  In a message dated 02/11/2008 7:54:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Yes, I am but...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:06:38 -0400
  ...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: FS: Ebay: Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:39:49 -0500
  ...It is better if your struts have some gas left and slow the fall of the hatch somewhat. Sure beats the broomstick method. New...
• Re: Swivel Seat - FInally
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:57:53 -0400
  ...You'll need to buy new seals, canvas, fabric/vinyl paint if you want it look really nice and struts if you want to...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:16:12 -0700
  ...Rear hatch struts stiff & new Rear hatch mosquito screen like new Pop top ceiling flocking clean as new Front carpet clean & in good shape...
• Snowbound
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:25:02 -0600
  ...electrical items and hatch struts) and The Big Thaw. Both should come anytime now. In the meantime let me ask this: I recently replaced...
• Re: RAIV / Rabbits, Sciroccos, Dashers, Vanagons too!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 27 May 2003 08:15:50 -0600
  ...anyway--the car is clean, new head from what i can tell, needs wheel bearing and front struts. drove it this weekend--and it...
• Re: New Radiator for 1990 Carat...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 05:03:13 -0400
  ...The spare tire rack has to be dropped and the support struts removed to effect the swap. This is a good time to change...
• Re: Shop experience gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 17:50:34 +0000
  ...I got a call while the car was on the rack telling me that "your two front struts are shot, you have a left...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:05:16 -0600
  ...I need for all the bushings for: > > Stabilizer link > Stabilizer bar > Strut bar > > I want to replace all the rubber, but I doubt that...
• Re: Differences Brennan 85 and 89?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:27:24 -0400
  ...Exhaust forward of CAT Exhaust hangers and struts Wiring harness Fuse/relay panel AFM/filter box/gooseneck from AFM to throttle body Throttle body...
• FS: Interesting Vanagon CL find in central VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:41:42 -0800
  ...New hatch struts in rear. New starter and battery. AM/FM CD. New carpet in front. 4 cylinder JETTA engine vs flat 4 waterboxer...
• Yeeha!
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:55:51 -0400
  ...I got a couple of rear hatch struts to replace my very droopy ones. Like viagra for my van I guess, and I wonder...
• Re: 25mpg city 35 mpg highway in a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 13:11:37 -0700
  ...I like the part about the "oversized piston rings"...not to mention the "independent strut front suspension". "Everywhere I drive it, I get pulled...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:55:48 -0700
  Great idea Karl! This definitely beats replacing the struts, which I've done _twice_ and they still only last about 6 months. (It's...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:44:39 -0500
  ...5:46 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > The PVC struts might help with a bike's weight but I have not explored...
• Re: A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 13 May 2012 15:01:20 -0600
  ...On 5/13/2012 11:50 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > > That's what I was planning on,Im needing struts f...
• Re: Vanagon Westy Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 07:15:08 8
  ...I suggest you inspect any used awnings carefully to be sure that all the necessary components are provided (for instance, the lower strut mounting...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:59:44 -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: A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 13 May 2012 17:34:39 -0600
  ...meyermann wrote: > That's what I was planning on,Im needing struts for rear hatch,boots > for > steering rack and an alternator and maybe...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:15:08 -0700
  ...of today's work here (and some pics of my home made "jack bombay" pop top assist strut assemblies) > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/ > > > alistair >
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:41:53 -0400
  ...That and the multitude of struts (7?) and muffler support bracket were better handled in the 2.1l. Yrs, d
• mi Dakhlia)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1900 07:00:00 GMT
  ...Maybe some gas struts would help. I'm also very nervous about drilling holes into the pop-top. Maybe a couple of beers would...
• Alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 08:28:48 +0000
  ...Apparently the strut towers get bent and need to be brought back into specification. The guy at the alignment place said there might be...
• Re: Doing those Tune-ups Myself Again
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:01:43 -0400
  > I just bought hatch struts from NAPA and they failed after about a week. > They only hold the door half-way open. I'm...
• Re: Yeeha!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:50:07 -0400
  Hi Alain, >couple of rear hatch struts to replace It's as easy as it looks. There's a circlip on the van end...
• [Fwd: Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] diesel mount config. question]
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:49:41 -0600
  ...the side of the driver's side cast aluminum engine mounting > strut bolts to in the original diesel setup. Exhaust? http://Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:21:53 -0500
  ...von Goethe > > > > New struts $25 (one might work) > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_470_165/hatch_strut___right_or_left_2...
• Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:25:52 -0700
  Hi all. I'll be replacing the radius arm bushings. My bet is that the steel sleeves are at least pretty rusty. Those sleeves...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:35:12 -0600
  ...Radius rod/arm sourced It's a shame really but some owner/operators ignore or stave off something like the radius strut bus...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:12:54 -0600
  ...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 Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:51 -0700
  ...Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement > > but seriously, the sleeve is not *that" critical in ID, length is though. > > alistair > > > On 2012-08-29...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:18:58 -0700
  ...Hello All, On my 90/91 Westy I was replacing the shocks/struts for the rear hatch and while doing so launched into oblivion...
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:17:02 -0400
  Best bet is to check with the vendors you see on the list. They may give you a discount if you identify yourself as...
• Re: Shakin at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:10:47 -0700
  ...Tire pressure is fine. > Am I looking most likely at shock, strut or balljoint or...? > > Kriss > # All that is, is semiotics. > > # Killer Banshee Productions...
• FS 1990 Syncro Camper, $22,500 Chico, CA area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 15:13:17 -0600
  ...Fully Loaded (pwr windows, locks, 5spd granny tranny, locking differential), nakamichi CD, new tires, struts/shocks, bra, etc. This camper is mechanically intact, except...
• Re: rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:12:57 -0600
  On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM, azsun99 <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote: > While on the subject of rear hatch struts, another handy...
• Brake Vacuum Booster Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 02:22:03 +0200
  ...like the instrument panel, brake master cylinder, and two dash support struts need to be removed to get at the booster, but can the...
• Re: North Alabama Vanagon $1650 followup
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:16:19 -0500
  ...very good Tires very good (Michelin) Engine compartment looks good Rear struts shot Rear bedding (foam and fabric) missing. I didn't talk to...
• Awning Size (sorry bout' last empty post)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:23:12 -0700
  ...Plus i'm ending up with 10' long struts. Too long! I might do better with longer pieces in jack points but.... Is an...
• Re: Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:58:30 -0700
  ...I can borrow one of these from > Advance Auto Parts: > https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt-tools-strut-spring-compressor-kit-2-piece-648627...
• Driver's Door Strut
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Wed, 5 May 2004 17:55:02 -0700
  Hello- Someone apparently tried forcing my vent window open, as there is a chip in the glass, numerous scrape marks, and the metal beam...
• DOG IN THE HATCH
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:55:05 -0800
  ...the rear hatch (and if you have two heavy duty hatch struts it will actually stay open...,).., and then the dog can breath, the...
• Wonder what's around the bend...YMMV :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:07:40 EDT
  ...It Ran !!! I Say It Ran !!! It sits; it Struts sez: "heyman wutissup?" Don't Shout ; Has little Clout Just shows me what it...
• FS: westy interiors and poptop sections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:38:26 EDT
  ...sections for sale, entire westfalia poptop, luggage rack, all hinges and struts and hardware, upper bunk, etc. needs to be picked up in southeast...
• Re: Fw: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:26:52 -1000
  ...Kits | > > | > | | > | > | BLAU® Shock / Strut Sets & Kits > Enter Coupon Code LABOR2015 Hurry, offer ends 9/3/2015! | > > > | • SHOP Shocks and Struts | > > | > | | > | > | Official O.E.™ BLAU...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:31:38 -0400
  On 8/30/2012 6:04 AM, Frank Condelli wrote: > Neil, if you want the real deal I have them and the two bushings...
• Vanagon Shocks (KYB's)
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Fri, 10 May 1996 07:58:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Performance Suspension Technology (PST) came through with the 2 GR-2 Struts and the 2 Gas-A-Just Shocks for $119 total. This company...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:52:46 -0700
  ...I can't quite picture what I'd need to > >> >> mount that new crossmember to the struts. Some fitting that clamps to > >> >> struts, I...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:09:23 -0700
  Had thought to bend near eyelet, but am thinking that bending it in a curve to match shape of strut arm end would be...
• '91 2WD Westy 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:00:14 PDT
  ...Rear hatch struts failed early. Replaced via warranty. Thermostat housing leaked slowly. Whole housing & thermo replaced. A/C needed evacuating & recharge this year. I...
• 87 Vanagon FS or Part-out? Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 00:33:28 CST
  ...Steering rack is leaky, Bad rear tires No Rear Bumper Minimal body damage Cracked tailight lens Bad hatch struts There is only ONE of...
• Re: Monroe Syncro shocks Was: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:34:55 -0300
  I called a local muffler store here in Halifax (Canada) and they did not have these part numbers listed in their 1998 Monroe catalogue...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:08:12 -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: Accessing alternator bolts.................
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:16:31 -0700
  ...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: Raising the Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 07:35:06 -0400
  ...But, from reading the tips I’m more grateful to have the pop top struts. Easy for me but it makes the up and...
• Re: ride harshness
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
  ...upper shock mount, anti-roll bar mount to the control arm, T/C -caster adjustment strut mount to body). Even when these bushings are...
• Re: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:11:00 -0500
  ...Does anyone know what kind of loads those struts can take? I also plan to spring for the Thule super high feet which will...
• Re: Adventures in Air Conditioning 2
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 07:25:31 -0700
  ...Since all auto air conditioners leak by design (just like gas struts), the day will come when you have to do this. I noticed...
• Headlight and Relay Upgrade Pics
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:25:39 -0800
  ...I found it more convenient to mount the relays on the metal struts under the instrument cluster. You'll notice a blue zip tie...