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Re: sliding door quieting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:05:11 -0700
...Shimming with washers between the cast elbow and the bracket on the door will tilt the elbow a bit and resolve that problem. alistair...
Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:30:08 EDT
...rusted and worn thru donut sleeves or bushings, and rusted out washers. Who are the recommended suppliers for these parts? I might as well...
Re: [Syncro] RoadHaus - Alternator Bracket Needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 09:07:07 -0500
...Be sure to use at least grade 10.9 nuts and through hardened washers when mounting it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Larry Chase [mailto...
Re: Brake pressure bleeder attachment
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:57:45 -0700
...There are rubber washers top and bottom compressed by a nut on the inside. The outfit came with 17 and 19 mm caps for...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:05:17 -0500
...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: Rebuilding sink
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:29:32 -0500
...I wanted something other than white and found a gray Shurflo and spray painted one of the washers gray to match the faucet and...
84 head replacement update
Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:37:55 -0400
...cheapest way to do this) I used the 3/8 rod, washers, nuts and a socket idea.. I have to say this.. This job...
Re: Mounting an inverter.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:04:41 -0400
...necessity, but how many other considerations are there? Stainless nuts, bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after installation? I have a...
Re: Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:00:59 -0800
...8mm x 1.25 'Keen-sert' or 'Time-sert' (NAPA stocks 'em) New bolts and wavy washers (8mm x 1.25 x 25mm IIRC...
Re: exhaust nuts
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:34:51 -0700
...I recently on my last two wbx rebuilds have switched to using some 8mm all thread in stainless steel with stainless lock washers and...
Re: wanted: exhaust part number
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:28 -0800
...pipe >>downstream on a 91 Vanagon. >> >>My bently shows 5 special washers where the J pipe joins the >>header. The PO did not have...
RE: Piece of metal rod stuck in rubber bushing, how remove?
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 10:53:12 EST
...I just put fender washers above the top bushing and below the bottom bushing to make sure they stayed there. If you are able...
Re: Leak in 2002 Eurovan Camper Top
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Sun, 25 May 2003 09:05:41 -0400
...I forgot to put silicone around them when I re-installed the luggage rack (the rubber washers need some help to seal the holes...
Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:09:57 -0500
...What I hate is trying to find my wavy washers in the gravel and grass ............. a lot like looking for fleas in a shag...
Re: sodium valve idea
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:44:15 -0500
<the first spare tire powered windshield wipers..> I believe you meant 'washers'........ Mike B . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bostig Eng" <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM> To: <vanagon...
Re: My EB Breakdown Story
Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:14:24 -0400
...I unbolted the cat (after it cooled, of course), then put washers in >> between the cat and the muffler and bolted it back together...
Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:31:53 EDT
...You should use a metal plate or big washers with the screws to strengthen and support the tunnel. The second tunnel is installed the...
Re: radiator leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:19:52 -0800
...wires out w/a > screwdriver/hammer.Remember to install the rubber washers on each radiater > post when reinstalling.Arrainge the hose clamps so they...
Re: Clutch Chatter
Historical mailing list - Daniel Neu
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:22:21 -0800
...I tried putting washers on just the > bottom bolts to change the angle. Guess what? It worked. However, then I had > another problem. I...
Power steering positive update
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 5 Jun 2019 21:08:24 -0400
...I ordered a few other things and the crush washers that were sent as part of the steering rack ended up with my transmission...
Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:24 -0700
...Bag the bolts and wave washers and put the D/S on the floor between the seats wrapped suitably in newspaper, g-bags or...
Reinforcing Skid Plate Frame Rails
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 19 May 1997 16:00:52 -0400
...and put some giant washers of some sort between the frame rails there and the angle iron--my washers were about 4" diameter x...
Re: 2 Questions Light bulb remover and rust converter
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:12:47 -0500
...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: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 3 May 2010 14:16:47 -0700
...Also, asked because the new plugs came with the washers, and now I know that these are crush washers. So, I am going to...
Re: If you are putting the alternator back in........ lesson
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 14 May 2014 09:33:43 -0500
...took off nut and put on dipstick support bracket, put all nuts and washers on and started to tighten...then I said to myself...
Busted Bo-hunkus
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 21:00:37 -0500
...I have squeezed my flesh under countersunk washers, scraped my knuckles sanding, abraded away my fingerprints, abused my feet, knees and back in contortions...
Re: Westy Front Pop Top Cargo Carrier ??
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:36:23 -0400
...Before you put the carrier back on, glue some screened washers (the kind they use for laundry hoses) so that they stick up from...
Re: Dometic mystery ....more clues!
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:20:05 -0600
...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: sodium valve idea
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:10:13 -0500
...Earlier cars (optional) and busses (Original equipment) had dealer and aftermarket washers that operated with a hand pumped bellows-type switch or knob. Many...
Re: Differences in SA Big Brake Kit
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:20:33 -0800
...on the group buy to give you the dimensions of those > washers. I'd do it, except I've only got a 2wd. I...
KYB Clunk-o-rama
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Mon, 5 May 2003 17:47:56 -0500
...I took off the nuts, stacked up some washers that fit perfectly over the top of the shock, and then snugged the nuts down...
Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:41:56 -0700
...8 taillight screws,4 front turn signal screws,4 side marker screws,and 4 nice sets of screws/washers/lock nuts ,for the licence...
Re: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:57:36 EDT
...i was in fear for nothing. > > just put a stack of washers under the bed box before you run the bolt thru it. chris...
Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:17:01 -0700
That's the point (heh) of toothed lock washers. The teeth can cut through paint easily when properly torqued. Stick a Belleville washer over...
The Dreaded PO
Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:55:20 -0600 (MDT)
...To disguise this crime (against a then-brand-new $30-35 shock absorber, mind you), the PO put two big washers on each side...
Re: Oil leaking out/Fram oil hose for drain plug
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:34:42 -0800
...cleaning sump screen >new paper gaskets for that screen >2 crush washers for the drain plug and the nut that holds the screen in...
Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:24:34 -0400
...Eastern Standard Time, >>LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: >> >>All the after market companies have the wrong pins and cheap >>washers in >>their kits. This...
catalog you'll ALL love
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Dec 1995 17:15:46 -0800
...2/3 more water from clothes than your typical washing machine washers which run off of 117V, able to run on a small modified...
Re: OEM mudflap question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:41:04 +0000
...The other vendors sell kits that use a series of metal clips and bolts/nuts/washers. I don't know if they sell separate...
Re: I need help on my conversion.
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:57:13 -0700
...I fastened the pressure plate with > > new hex head cap screws and washers. I received my freshly rebuilt waterboxer > > trans (from Daryl at AA...
Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:06:11 -0500
...The replacement > screws have a larger flange on the heads and eliminate the lock washers. > Personally, I use the "Right Stuff". > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
Re: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:18:35 -0500
...In the meantime - I'm putting in regular bolts and nuts - lock washer under the nut and spring washers under the head. The old...
spare tire window wash
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Dec 95 18:30 CST
...All the VW Beetles I have known use pressure from the spare tire for the windshield washers, but in the case of the Beetle...
Re: Pulling a diesel pump
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 20:58:32 -0600
...Urgggh, what a pain! Bent the hell out of the washers on both ends of the bolts that went into the gear, so you...
Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
Mon, 5 Jul 2004 20:02:19 -0400
...I recommend that you use stainless steel bolts and oversize washers or a plate behind the rain gutters and also to use acorn nuts...
Re: : windshield wiper arms
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:14:38 +0200
...I have these special washers in a larger thickness and some times that will fix the problem temporarily. You can order them here: > > https...
Re: Fwd: Sagging AC cabinet
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:36:34 -0700
...loose.� They are flat- or oval-headed Phillips fasteners in conical washers in my van, and one of mine was loose.� There may be...
Re: Galvanic rust protection, rust repair
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Apr 95 22:12:27 EDT
> VW uses zinc gasket/washers between the front fenders and the > unibody on the waterpumpers- A1 and up. > I've noticed there are two...
Re: [sagp2002] Re: SA Big Brake Kit Questions
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:54:01 -0500
...If you mock up the 3.5 mm spacers with washers it puts the callipers in the correct position. The original bolts will work...
Re: broken stabilizer link
Historical mailing list - boroko
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 20:42:44 -0500
...Wire welder) and mounted it in the drag link with a couple of shock absorber rubber pads and washers. That was a few years...
Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:10:45 -0800
...like a person could use a threaded rod with some fender washers, making sure to use a block of wood in between the control...
Re: Vanagon Tires
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:35:29 -0400
...It does fit in there, but you'll probably want to install a few large washers between the tire tray & the mounting hole to...
Re: propane tank rust removal
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:59:41 +0000
...I used stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers in place of the aluminum rivots for the regulator shield. Looks great, easy to clean, and no...
Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 11:00:40 -0500
...On replacment get some 8.8 grade > > bolts(8X1.25X30mm)and lock washers to replace the > > bolts with. Phil > > > > > > __________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Y! Messenger...
Re: Carpet for gray Westies...
Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:02:28 -0500
...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: Need more help with the luggage rack tie downs
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:07:44 -0700
...I used stainless bolts (1/4"), flat and lock washers, and drilled out holes in rack slightly to fit the bolt. They stand higher...
Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:52:31 -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: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:17:35 -0400
...Install the bolts with lots of big washers, or steel plates. Take your time to get the position right. Larry A. On Fri, Jul...
Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:41:12 -0400
...I would weld a plate between the two side bars and then use a threaded rod, some nuts, and washers to secure the tire...
Notes on mud flap installation
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 10 May 1999 10:16:09 PDT
...I threaded a piece of fuel hose on the bolt here to act as a spacer instead of using the stock bolts/washers. I...