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• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:03:21 -0500
  ...My experience with an oversized plug and one, then 2, washers lasted only a few oil changes. The solution I did was as Zoran...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:49:46 -0500
  ...The washers is even smaller. About 3/8 in diameter. I got an etka print out from VW today for a 1991 Vanagon.It...
• Re: Need parts suggestions and related advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:04:31 -0400
  ...TO the parts list it is advisable to also replace the nuts and if things were really chewed up the thrust washers also. If...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 25 May 1999 06:45:33 PDT
  ...compound, silicone, head gasket >sealant, > >and even, most recently, copper sealing washers. Nothing has worked. > > > >The sealing surface on the head is a bit...
• Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 12:25:59 -0700
  ...I even have a brand new trust washer and with both the old and new washers I'm having the following problem: After I...
• Re: transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 19:19:44 -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: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:36:18 -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: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:55:12 +0000
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > All the after market companies have the wrong pins and cheap > washers in > their kits. This...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:38:16 -0700
  ...with a new gasket ($30+), new, slightly longer bolts and lock washers. I CAREFULLY torqued it according to the instructions in Bentley. I refilled...
• Re: Removing Wbx Engine Case Studs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:41:47 -0500
  ...for the pin to slide into, some "Allthread" and nuts and washers. You have to pull #s 2 and 4 pistons before you can...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:52 -0400
  ...There is a key thrust surface and there needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. Three is important as...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 30 May 2010 19:17:57 -0400
  ...Are people >just using rubber washers? >Also, my right (drivers) side cardboard air deflector missing and the left >(passenger) side seems damaged. I found...
• Re: The Bus Depot Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Sat, 29 May 1999 07:32:56 -0700
  ...It will become clear how the bolt and nut/washers are to be installed on the mudflap when you do. Hope this helps, - - George...
• Re: metal / chemical reaction experts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:54:37 EDT
  ...I used SS fasteners throughout and polyethylene washers between the AL and the truck body at any of the fastener locations. Five years later...
• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 17:19:18 EST
  ...You can easily compensate for the lack of reinforcement by adding thick wide washers on the back side of the installation. The rear brackets...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
  ...Use correct bit to remove/install CV bolts. (star or hex) Don't loose the little serrated washers (if present) and/or the little...
• Fw: replacement Carpet and door panels?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:31:13 -0600
  ...The easiest way to secure the sliding door panel is to use a few screws with flat washers. Just drill a pilot hole through...
• Re: Mystery drip
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 15:44:41 -0700
  From around the windshield washers or wipers? Just a thought. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:15:50 -0500
  ...From now on I'll use nylon washers. Next post should be to report success sometime in the near future. Ed Wiebe 1990 Westfalia...
• Re: SA Grill Attach
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:55:29 -0500
  ...For the time being, I took a couple of the rubber washers that were on the pegs used on my original grill and placed...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:08:55 -0800
  ...Power brush all the metal washers to remove corrosion. If they are pitted, replace them. Do not use a $29.95 coil spring compresser...
• Re: Tow bar question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 18:20:17 -0700
  ...two bolts, two nuts and >two washers. Do any vanagon listees have or use a tow bar like this one? > >I found this one...
• Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:10:57 -0400
  ...Also, some had rear wipers and washers. I believe the hatch glass is the same size in all years as well. The only difference...
• Re: Goodies from Europe!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 06:46:21 EST
  ...special sleeved doughnut gaskets and all stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers. In addition, a lifetime, transferable warranty. Shipped to your door including any...
• Re: 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 03:31:32 -0600
  ...Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g., > bolts, > washers, etc.)? As I remove and replace components, I...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:58:41 -0700
  ...be used anywhere they go, oil drain > plug included, as the washers harden and then are prone to leak. Too > often, folks try to...
• Re: Looking for Grounding Star
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:31:46 +0000
  ...get some of those pointy star lock washers. Install that between the metal body of the van and the wire's eye terminal. the...
• Re: Putting exhaust back together--question
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:30:31 -0500
  ...When I removed the bolts, there were a number of washers and spacers between the flanges that look like they were there for a...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 22:05:01 -0400
  ...Bellville washers will help to keep things tight. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Don...
• Re: sliding door fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:35:52 -0500
  ...My fix > was to use three washers, split and re-flattened onto the end of the > sheath. That gave me enough tension for the...
• Re: Plugged windshield squirted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 06:34:49 -0700
  ...blow off the hoses problem on a fancy car with headlight washers... On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:12:08 -0700
  ...up with a standard SKF bearing and a couple of fender > washers. Works great. I will sell the the VW part if you have...
• Re: 3 bolts aint enough!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:22:02 -0400
  are you having this problem even though you are using the special serrated washers? jonathan On Fri, 13 Mar 2009, dylan friedman wrote: > Drive...
• Re: Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 12:18:23 -0400
  ...They are small metal > > rings/washers that seal the top of the combustion cylander to the head. I would pin-point the leak before...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:26:19 -0600
  The link seems to yield a page with washers of many different sizes. Larry A. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:47 PM...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:51:28 -0700
  ...Thick washers ( 6mm or so) between the bracket and the mounting boss will fix it..Only nec to do this if you still have...
• Re: Help advise please, stripped drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:21:02 EDT
  ...Many times you can get good aluminum or copper crush washers to go with them. Stan and all, this does not work very well...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:33:24 -0400
  ...Cleaned starter post connectors, added four copper washers (drilled pennies) for better conductivity. (Why 10 AWG? I just couldn't find automotive 6 or...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:43:08 -0400
  ...For the life of me I could not figure out what the washers where for.....thanks again Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86...
• Skylight Solution
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:48:34 -0800
  ...3> Assorted nuts, bolts, metal or rubber washers. (If not available, tilt head sideways and tap it.) 4> Silicone sealent. (black or clear) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:33:53 -0800
  ...Put new lock washers on the CV joints, yep. I'm guessing the bellhousing is different? Input shaft the same? Thanks, Will in Alaska...
• Re: Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 16:23:43 -0600
  ...If I have a spring, and I > >| stick a piece of threaded rod through it and assemble together > >| some washers and nuts and such...
• Re: Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 00:32:25 -0500
  ...his Syncro from the drive line > place! It was balanced with washers and had new U-joints installed. It > was $198 but it has...
• Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
  Historical mailing list - +++++++++++
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 18:40:49 -0400
  ...8-) At 04:05 PM 10/3/2006, Dennis Haynes wrote: >All the after market companies have the wrong pins and cheap washers >in...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 21:47:36 -0500
  ...then it would be a good idea to get some big washers to shim it so that there will be no stress and/or...
• Re: shocks ,skylight flex arm, and exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:31:38 -0700
  ...The two round > > >plastic washers that hold the end of the arms in the metal sleeve of the > > >skylight are broken. I can't...
• Re: syncro front mud guards
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:57:04 -0400
  ...I bought replacement stainless steel metric wing bolts, washers, and nuts from McMaster-Carr. Dremeled out the pocket to fit the wing bolt head...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 09:55:59 -0500
  ...Here is what I did to help with less than stellar washers. I cleaned the system with a vinegar solution thinking I might have...
• Re: performance exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 10:13:40 ADT
  ...I have seen similiar systems with steel washers welded into the ends of the pipes to reduce the area to that of the stock...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
  ...The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of that stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. I'm going to...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:43:08 -0500
  ...I have tried numerous iterations of washers & thin shims to > solve the problem; I am assuming my switch is my original one, transferred > over...
• Re: If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 21:37:52 -0800
  ...But Transform should have sold you the Lobro kit, including the snap rings, boots, joint, grease, washers AND CLAMP straps. Did you disassemble the...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:00:42 -0500
  ...do > I need to pull the mounting pins, and insert shim 'washers' under > them? Is > aluminum good enough, or do I need to pick...
• re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 09:24:31 +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...
• Question about starters
  Historical mailing list - Alli Dahlin
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:47:38 CDT
  ...Am I suppose to put washers or something on the backs of them to prevent them from doing this? I was planning to call...
• Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:58:09 -0700
  ...I would liken this to cutting two washers off the five. Result is a delightful ride. I still firmer than normal but acceptable IMHO...
• Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:43:17 -0600
  ...New rubber washers on the bolts, new sealing compound also. New gasket. Slight leak through the window at one hinge bolt (I am sure...
• Re: Who makes Side Sliding Window Louvers?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:41:25 -0700
  ...and attached them to the van with SS screws and finish washers. The hardest part, not physically, was drilling the holes in the van...
• Re: Grill
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 27 May 2006 05:05:44 -0700
  ...I want the Swedish Grille with four 7" round lights with washers. > > Jake Jake, Today I received a very large box (2 cubic meters...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:26:22 -0600
  ...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to > a zip > > > lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, > >switches, > > > sun...