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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...