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• Why did Schultz decide to use screws? for the dustplates up front??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:47:06 +0200
  Hi, Had the joy of changing upper balljoint, bearings and dust-plates behind brake-discs on both sides at the front. Bearings got shot...
• Re: odd ball syncro air filter?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 04:22:22 +0000
  ...odd ball syncro air filter? >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 19:10:03 -0800 > >I was searching ebay and came across this item: >http...
• Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:03:35 -0400
  I replaced the upper and lower ball joints on my 91 this week (can there be a dirtier job) and while removing the brake...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:57:57 +0000
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• Re: This Will Buff Out!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:41:18 -0700
  Good eyes Angus� I cannot say for sure� either a flight engineer or rear ballast? Pz On 2016-04-29, at 11:53 AM...
• Westy heating query
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:14:57 -0700
  ...Richard 85 Westy 119K richard@bally.com
• [Fwd: ball joint replacement, '81 Vanagon]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 16:59:42 -0600
  If you have access to a decent shop press then you are in business. You press the old ones out and press the new...
• Idle controller electronics repair update
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:08:21 +0100
  ...Always give the circuit-boards the old eye-ball. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 14:11:29 +0100
  ...It is great for balljonts, though. PerL 88 Syncro
• vanagon trailer hitches for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:45:14 EST
  ...1 type that mounts to your tow eyes. non reciever type. ball and tongue type. theyre plenty strong, my friend pulls a snowmobile trailer...
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:30:59 EST
  ...Use a pitman arm puller to remove the ball joints. I have removed my tie rod ends several times with no problems or damage...
• Re: Price, Price, Price
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:33:56 EST
  In a message dated 1/10/03 12:54:08 PM, hilltech@NETINS.NET writes: << If you don't have the balls to say...
• vanagon syncro transmission with diff lock - 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - SJC .
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:05:30 -0700
  ...sealant on some gaskets etc and new shifter kit ( elbow, shift ball, lever, new rubber etc) . Most likely its been rebuilt. pmail please. Location...
• Syncro CV question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:32:41 -0800
  ...got the inner CV off and the A-arm off the ball joint and whacking it is probably not the answer... Jeff / 87 Syncro...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:40:00 -0500
  Just have to jump in here and mention that I have never taken care to re-install the balls into their original slot in...
• Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
  Historical mailing list - jim
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:14:36 -0500
  ...Edge wear was excessive, but can be attributed to bad ball joints and under inflation. They require much higher pressures that stock. The result...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:49:20 -0800
  ...and a BFH! > > Mark > > neil N wrote: >> >> Hi all. >> >> The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt >> remanents...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 13:03:38 -0500
  ...does a nick in one of the balls mean that >>>> JOINT needs to be replaced? >>>> >>>> -Wes >>>> >>>> Wesley Pegden wrote: >>>> >>>>> Does a nick in one...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 21:19:56 +0000
  ...The balls were out of round and because I changed the original order, the joint went from being very loose to very tight. See...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:16:13 -0800
  ...Works on upper ball joints too I suppose? I love the wisdom of an experienced mechanic-- be on the damn thing until it gives...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:17:40 -0400
  ...Note, this is ballpark and may need to be redone professionally later, but it will get you moving again. Next issue; camber, caster, all...
• Re: 4 Bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:22:12 -0400
  ...I do have a 3 bike carrier for my ball hitch but we > are now four so … that increases the cost of the endeavour...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:46:31 -0500
  ...I felt I had to do something after I disassembled three year old upper ball joints that had intact boots but considerable slop and...
• Re: Machining wheels. Safe?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:57:14 -0700
  ...The > Mercedes > wheels use a ball seat for the lug nuts and bolts. I > used late > model lug bolts up front off of VW...
• Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:37:14 -0700
  ...I just got done ordering and receiving an upper and lower ball joint > from T-3 Chris. IT was like $104 for both and...
• Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:58:11 -0400
  ...I dropped the linkage bracket at the transmission and the ball came right off with the cup. Isn't it usually pinned in place...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:50:36 -0400
  ...a check-ball assembly near the oil filter which if I remember right is a bypass system to deal with a clogged oil filter...
• Get ready to cast your stones....
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 20:29:29 GMT
  ...thing! :-) Malcolm. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Malcolm White Templeogue, Dublin 6W, Eire Tel: (353) 1 490 7246 malcolm@white.ie / rides@balloons.ie http://www.ftech.net/~balloons -----------------------------------------------------------------------
• tranny, ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 01:02:31 -0600
  ...Now I want to tackle the upper ball joints and stabilizer bushings. What am I in for? Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones" "'And...
• Water inlet checkvalve followup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:01:14 -0600
  ...The gowesty aftermarket part has a rubber ball and a spring. After some digging around with a chopstick, I got it loose and rotated...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:42:20 -0800
  ...time being insulted > > by low ball offers in order to hopefully get some fool to make a high > > ball offer? > > > > > > im no stranger to...
• Re: let's keep Joel busy! :)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 11 Jul 1994 14:43:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...have those hideous tasteless dice? We sometimes have a mirrored (disco) ball hanging on our rear-view mirror. Jonathan ----------------------------------------- Jonathan Dove jdove@gsvms2.cc...
• Halon 1211 available in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:53:16 -0700
  ...Western Fire and Safety on Market Street in Ballard has Halon 1211 fire extinguishers for sale. These extinguishers contain 2.5 lbs of halon...
• Re: Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:05:53 EST
  In a message dated 3/2/2001 7:09:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, JKrevnov@AOL.COM writes: > About 20 years ago, I was...
• Re: stebro muffler
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 13:26:53 EDT
  ...within ahhh asked my wife > about 1 hour, the thing looks bitchin, can't drive still working > on my balls joints > > jor > > [text/html]
• Re: Looking for a part: the little balls that hold up the dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:07:28 -0500
  > > To keep drain plate from coming down when least expected catches > can be adjusted by unscrewing. Didn't have special tool, filed > notch in...
• Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:13:46 -0800
  WOW!!!!!! $525 a side!!! I'll Fly to your place from Boston and do the job in your driveway with my tools for that...
• Help with adjustment
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:05:42 -0600
  I just finished replacing the shift rod bushings and the ball and socket arrangement on my 91 Vanagon. All OK however reverse is giving...
• Re: You Got To Read This One...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 23:45:15 -0400
  ...Someone on the list is having a ball right now! Miguel
• Shop press recomendations...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:31:37 -0400
  Greetings, I am reparing for ball joint replacement/front end restoration. How big should the press be? Is this too big: http://www.harborfreight...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:47:43 -0500
  ...On the '90 GL standard, this is a >>two-pleat accordian shape that fits over the nylon ball on the actuator and >>it changes...
• Re: Diff Locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:37:03 -0800
  ...353) 1 490 7246 > malcolm@white.ie / rides@balloons.ie http://www.ftech.net/~balloons > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address...
• Re: Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:48:54 +0000
  ...since I'm there I might aswell > change other > items aswell. > > The list so far I'm wanting to replace: > > Upper ball joints > Lower...
• Fw: ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:51:43 -0700
  ...James Ballen <jamosb78@YAHOO.COM> Sent: Friday, August 1, 2008 6:46:07 PM Subject: Re: ISO round headlight buckets & other things it ALWAYS...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:29:36 -0800
  ...I’ve never seen a ball cage split like that. -Dick- From: Robert Keezer [mailto:warmerwagen@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 1...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower- Ben's English
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:31:42 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:49 PM Subject: Re: Ball joints, upper / lower >I am an """misunderstood""" person... Stop bashing my English...
• Re: Fun with lower ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:11:03 -0400
  ...I tried for about a day to install the new lower > ball joints without the kit that this person recommends and it was > futile...
• Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:41:02 -0400
  ...especially if you aren't sure of what range of displacements and frequencies you're starting with(which you would really need to ballpark...
• Re: Front end seems wrong (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 03:26:30 -0600
  ...I usually take off the suspect wheel and lift the control arm with the floor jack near the ball joint but not touching it...
• For Sale in Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 23:29:55 -0000
  ...great int, many new parts, for parts or restoration, $450 B/O.+(Ballston Spa,NY) (518) 884-0710 *82 VANOGAN} : runs, new clutch, air...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:51:25 -0500
  ...Thanks for bustin my balls much appreaciated, I welded those 2 years and change ago... and I'd like to take the 5th. I...
• Re: tranny oil analysis
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:57:34 -0600
  ...http://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php You're probably correct about the particle ball on your magnet, but a much more...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:16:45 -0700
  ...Bolt it all together and have a receiver on the side of the ball hitch. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro...
• Re: Wheel studs/spacer kit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 14 May 2011 10:50:41 -0700
  ...He has longer lugbolts for the front but they are the ballseat variety per his communication. It is yet to be determined what he...
• Re: CV 12 pt tool
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:09:32 EST
  ...Someone should make a 'ball end' style similar to the ball end hex/allens. Might help with clearing the boot but then again it...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing...again.
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 15:16:06 -0700
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Ballen" <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 2:14 PM Subject: Fuel...
• Electrical Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:18:49 -0800
  ...A few pieces fell out and I was able to figure out where all of them go except the little ball bearing. Anyone know...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:11:49 -0400
  ...It's not a difficult job but requires a special press tool to remove the lower ball joint from the spindle. The A-arm...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 15:02:19 +0000
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• Posted
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:00:42 -0700
  Hi All, I posted a question about ball joints the other day. I got 0.0 replies, but I got a message from Gerry...