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• Weekend Wrap-Up
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:34:06 -0700
  Hey all, Garage isn't cleaned up (yet.) I did get those hatch struts replaced (yay!) In the process, one of the retaining clips...
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:43:10 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:48:43 -0400
  > On my '85 Westy I have 2 strong ones rather than one standard > and one strong which was the OEM way. The strong ones...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:25:08 -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: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:33:56 -0700
  ...wondering about the finish on these metal Westy > interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they > zinc-plated, galvanized, etc.? > > I'm...
• Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:25:50 -0400
  I'm talking about the hinges in the middle of the lifting struts. They have an extremely serious design flaw and if not taken...
• FS:1984 parts Vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 20:21:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...Bosch rebuilt starter 6 months ago Tires have 11,000 miles good condition new gas struts on rear hatch motor has no antifreeze leaks...
• Re: KYB SHHOCK QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:40:31 -0700
  ...Mike Devlin wrote: > > Dear Listees: > I just put a pair of KYB gas struts and shocks on my 1991 Vanagon > Carat. The > ride is...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:06:47 -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...
• rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:17:26 -0500
  OK -- after a brief holiday hiatus and a few other distractions, I finally finished the installation of the new steering rack, strut rod bushings...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:24:40 -0600
  ...the bar if you are short ~ I opted for the Assist Struts a few years ago & am now a huge advocate for them ~ Even...
• Re: Eurovan prices
  Historical mailing list - SLIP User
  Fri, 2 Feb 96 09:20:27 PST
  ...Found a nice 86' Westy with 69K no rust but leaky heads poor brakes, rusted cat & muff, needs struts. On a non-VW new...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:22:49 -0600
  ...Very stable and now that I have the new hatch struts, the hatch stays open wherever I put it, with the rack on it...
• Re: DOG IN THE HATCH
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:22:04 EST
  ...the rear hatch (and if you have two > heavy duty hatch struts it will actually stay open...,).., and then the dog > can breath, the...
• Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:32:12 -0800
  ...Almost knocked myself out, not seeing that the hatch was hanging a bit lower due to weak struts and cold fall weather. Then I...
• Re: Front end workout-saved my Westy and our lives
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:26:45 -0400
  ...The Bilstein heavy duty shocks and struts only had about 15,000 miles on them and seemed to be performing well so they were...
• Mechanical advantage (was drum brake adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Wed, 8 May 1996 16:18:01 +1000 (EST)
  ...My son was amazed when we undid the nuts on the lower end of the front struts of his little Japanese car with an...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:07:19 -0500
  As I mentioned before, I considered having the struts elsewhere. Note that due to the angle of the raised poptop, you are limited in...
• Re: Catalina 2500 Awning
  Historical mailing list - wrd2917
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:36:10 -0700
  ...I generally just place the feet of the awning > arms (the long struts extending from the awning roller) on the ground > against the base...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:28:28 -0800
  ...On the other hand, my 87 Audi 5000 S has 167,500 miles on it, and the front struts are SHOT!!!! Thank god that...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design? (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 06:41:13 EST
  ...The wheel bearings,struts,tierods,bushings,etc > have been check by 3 different techs. I am suspecting the > upper strut mounts but I am...
• Re: 14" vs 16" Syncro suspensions
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:44:58 -0400
  ...I had a pair of progressive rate springs made up for my Rabbit PU >for about $250 Canadian. > >If it is a taller strut...
• Re: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 00:29:09 -0700
  ...Though there is the option to install struts. Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: Gary Meier Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 7:47 PM To: vanagon...
• Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:22:43 -0700
  Before I bit the bullet and bought new struts from BD, I used a ski pole. Worked great for a few years. Karl Wolz...
• Re: Homemade roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:55:07 -0400
  ...data-comm.com/servlet/RBIS/-strse-Electrical-cln-Conduit-Mounting-cln-Strut-Channel/Categories ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Bike carriers ?
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 01:10:45 EST
  ...All the ones I've looked at seem cheap and have struts that mount against the rear deck where they would rub on the...
• List Clutch Master Cylinder Sale still on!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:05:22 EST
  ...I also have a good list price on 2.1l Bosch AFMs for $110 new and rear hatch struts for $18 each (with VW...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:20:55 -0400
  ---SNIP--- You can get them at bus depot but boy oh boy are they strong. It takes some muscle to really close the hatch...
• Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..Correction re:hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 01:02:24 EST
  In a message dated 3/5/02 10:55:13 PM, slwalters@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Actually it is 3/4" PVC pipe cut into...
• Re: Pistons on rear door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 15:23:33 -0800
  ...Just buy new struts and be done with it. Don't be penny wise and pound poor. I used the PVC solution and almost...
• Re: Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:39:24 -0400
  ...I have installed new rubber strut bearings made in India and watched them fail is less than 3 months. I have seen the rubber...
• Re: Clunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:53:36 -0400
  ...That is the only front end suspension part I've had to replace (outside of struts), on my 84 Westy (which has same suspension...
• Re: Solar Shower &Water Storage Tank for Luggage Bin
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 13:51:08 -0800
  ...You can either use a prop to keep the weight from pushing the hatch lower or get a set of the stronger struts from...
• Re: Pop top shelf
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:28:07 -0600
  ...such on each side that would flip up and > connect to strut(s) to secure shelf from tipping? Yes > > I saw the bungees though...
• Re: I removed gas tank w/o spilling!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 May 95 10:36:57 CDT
  ...watch them strut around, all puffed up about the Super Fuel Economy their car was getting. then, when you ran out of the old...
• Re: Pop Top Counter Weights?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:50:07 -0700
  Wow, she must be a gymnast! Keith Adams wrote: > > > I keep thinking about installing a couple (or four) gas pressurized > > hatch struts like the...
• Re: "Westphalian"
  Historical mailing list - B
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:52:19 -0700
  ...heavy-duty struts on rear hatch (strong enough to hold our solar shower bags-o-hot-water) pop-top struts poptop step second battery...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 01:29:13 -0700
  ...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: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 23:04:57 -0700
  ...And someday I've just got to replace those expired rear hatch struts - in the meantime a broomstick works wonders. Darn Brazilian VW's...
• Re: Miracle
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 21:08:19 -0230
  ...I > like the struts almost more for how it holds the top up just above > closed when putting it down. I had to make...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:02:59 EST
  ...butt > sometimes I take it down town > & I give it a Strut > skinny butt skinny butt skinny butt !!!! > > heh heh heh ;o) > u might...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:13:48 -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: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:26 -0700
  ...that arm, combined with what I call the 'strut rod' from a triangle .. or wishbone is better. Brits call an A-arm a wishbone...
• Re: Pop top springs.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41:52 +0200
  ...I am trying to find a web address for the spring/struts that I > have > on my pop top. It was a site I...
• custom rear hatch speakers (was Re: Stealth Rear Speakers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:14:46 EST
  ...you will need the heavy duty hatch struts though. i think i am keeping this setup for my own van. the 6x9 speakers are...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:48:43 -0600
  So Bill, is this the right one? http://www.amazon.com/Macpherson-Strut-Spring-Compressor-TOYOTA/dp/B007FGXYGE *Miguel* *The free soul is rare...
• Re: Springs
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 07:46:17 -0400
  ...It has cause major law suites is the early seventies, when a dealer mechanic, when replacing struts, replaced the spring in the wrong sides...
• Re: creaking coming from under pass seat area
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 09:27:16 -0700
  ...Give the rubber strut and control arm bushings a good spraying and take it around the block a few times before it dries or...
• Uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:10:21 -0600
  ...This car has McPhearson struts though, does that make the difference? All this has me puzzled. Is there anyone on the list that can...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:56:58 -0400
  ...But your gas struts should take some of the load off, and if you can sneak in behind and get some spray grease into...
• '86 7-pass parting out
  Historical mailing list - Anna Quinn-Smith
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:18:22 +0000
  ...to listees. - What's NOT available? - engine & misc; steering rack; rear struts and maybe a few other things - What IS available? - everything else - power...
• Re: FOR SALE: Vanagon alternator, five alloys, tow hitch, 90 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 10:41:44 -0600
  ...window sticker. >New Blaupunkt CD, new rear hatch struts, new alignment. >Expensive. Very very clean. Drives like a 2 ton vehicle with a 95...
• Re: Listserve software...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 07:51:15 -0700
  ...tank at the $50 level, and a pair of Vanagon hatch struts at the $100 level, and so on. *** In all sincerity, I would...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:23:23 -0400
  ...The > upper strut, the one that wears the slot in the cross bar, lines up with the > slot when it is extended in the...
• Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:22:31 -0400
  ...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: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 01:45:45 -0400
  ...Strong enough? > Had thought to bend near eyelet, but am thinking that bending it in a > curve to match shape of strut arm end...
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:32:13 -0800
  ...first, make a frame that > >attaches to the car, then a fork with a pivot and a bicycle wheel, a hatch > >strut > >to give...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:44:00 -0800
  ...Mark SoCal neil N wrote: > On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > >> You can get the strut...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:37:29 -0500
  ...you will need heavy duty rear hatch struts as the added weight will cause regular struts to compress. Why spend a million dollars for...
• Downside to EV ownership
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:05:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Today I worked on my son's (and my former) 86 GTI (>217k miles)....had him change the oil....we replaced the front struts...