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• Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:35:22 -0800
  ...Well the springs had rusted through. I found a spring at Home Depot that worked perfectly, cut it to size and the motor works...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:59:50 -0700
  ...non-westy Vehicle Weight ><< But I can't wait for springs for use this summer, so I'm gonna go and buy > > stock Westy...
• Re: sagging van question...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 May 2006 23:02:18 -0500
  ...I'm considering spacers under both > rear > springs to level it. > > Have you thought about swapping your springs from left to right > just to...
• Re: Wheel Squeal? Prevent a Tow
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:38:37 -0400
  ...After pounding and prying the drum off, it was an easy fix with a replacement spring kit. Alex
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:07:24 -0600
  ...looking for? You can lower; you can raise, butt �� http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=springs&x=47&y=25 bob
• Re: Death Valley Meetup now Jan 8-10 Texas Springs Campground at Furnace Creek
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:06:02 -0800
  ...Texas Springs is the prettiest of the campgrounds mentioned. For those that like to walk hiking trails as well as you can walk to...
• Re: Re[2]: Bus-Boys "Albatross" beam adjusters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 10:25:13 gmt
  >Andy, > >It's not the remove a torsion spring from the set >of springs in the beam is it ? > >Lee. > No. I can see...
• sagging springs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 11 May 1998 15:46:49 -0700
  ...do the westies have heavier springs, and are any available at a decent price? any other suggestions short of changing my cabinets (I'm...
• Spring Fling in Grand Rapids
  Historical mailing list - Chris Knust
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:24:52 -0400
  I�ve heard some rumors that a Spring Fling is going to take place in Grand Rapids, MI next weekend. Is there any information...
• Re: AUDI IN A VANAGON?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:05:37 +0100
  ...have the factory lowered springs and most T3s here use lowered H+R springs.) Raimund
• Re: Front shock and spring removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:35:10 -0400
  http://volksweb.relitech.com/frshocks.htm Cheers, Doug >I think I remember someone posting how to easily remove the shocks and >springs. Of particular...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:42:03 -0500
  > But...my front and rear coil springs are sweaky. > -What causes this? Most commonly a front suspension squeak is caused by worn upper control...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:54:40 -0800
  ...Heavier springs/lighter springs...change the springs very much and you will need to change the shock action, too. Dampers/Dampeners...whatever, the shocks...
• Re: Looking for advice on leveling Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:02:57 -0500
  ...Felder wrote: > > I have a 1983 Westy with 2012 GoWesty replacement springs (normal lift). > > Almost from the time of installation I noticed the car...
• Re: Peter Seikel Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 09:54:53 -0800
  I have a prototype set of springs on my Syncro Double Cab. They were QUITE expensive to get made up seeing how they are...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:04:36 -0700
  My '85 had this same sort of problem this spring. After messing with everything, lubing everything, and not finding the cause, I went internal...
• Re: Tent camping in the Mammoth Lakes area
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:56:47 -0700
  ...Park on the right and scramble down the aforementioned > embankment to the hot spring by the river. The Buckeye campground is > nearby and very...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:37:25 -0500
  The spring type clamps leak much worse than the screw type clamps. The idea was good: a clamp that would be able to maintain...
• Re: loose shoelace-Or Rear Coil Springs Revisited
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 May 2012 21:47:58 +0000
  ...Put the spacer in place and there was no way that spring was going back in place! Had to get the spring compressor back...
• Re: 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 18:05:28 -0700
  If you upgrade to the full cabinetry setup, you may want to consider upgrading to the higher rated springs which come on the Westie...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:57:54 -0500
  I have a set of stock westy springs, I have no use for them anymore. That are up for grabs. Velma 82 1.9L...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - ToddB
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:31:40 -0700
  Interesting - just last week I installed new GW shocks/springs on my Weekender bringing me up from Carat height to 'regular' Vanagon height - supposedly...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 08:42:48 -0500
  ...anyone have a pic and explanation of how to set that return spring > properly? > > -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy >
• Re: Vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 21:28:51 -0800
  ...locally and see what those thieves want for a set of springs. > A pair of gas pressurized shocks (Bilsteins,etc) will jack the rear...
• Re: westy lists to port.
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:24:39 -0800
  Has anyone actually switched their springs left for right, and did the van level out ? I know this thread has been through a couple...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:22:08 -0230
  ...We are also running koni's and heavy duty springs. The koni's are adjustable and will cost you around $100 a piece. We...
• bus depot hatch springs
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:35:11 CDT
  Hi I have had the heavy duty springs from bus depot since July and they work really good. I can almost hang from the...
• pre-LiMBO Rites of Spring Campout - 5/5
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:34:58 -0500
  ...Anyone interested in a camp-out/get together on Saturday, May 5th and a caravan to the Rites of Spring? I'd be willing...
• Colorado Springs owners..any out there??
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 16:48:33 -0400
  ...I was curious to learn if there are any list members who live in the greater Colorado Springs, CO area who I could contact...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:15:41 -0500
  ...Cheers, Doug On 2/3/07, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > # 1) Westfalia's already have springs to help lift the top. They...
• Re: Vanagonites at NOT a Spring EveryBus 2009 EB2009 Hagen Stone Greensboro NC
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 06:10:29 -0500
  ...But conditions in spring 2009 just are not going to be favorable to make it work between Chris and the Hagan-Stone staff. Out...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 May 2000 14:46:15 -0700
  I hate those spring clamps! Great for saving assembly time in the factory, but a PITA for the mechanic. I have had the best...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:37:46 -0600
  ...Is the van now sitting higher? Hell, YES! Is the spring any stiffer? Hell, YES! Thus it follows, in your proposal, that the springs...
• '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - Martin Dell
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 19:57:37 -0000
  ...Can I get lower/ stiffer springs? Can I get harder shocks? I want to control body roll mainly but don't want a really...
• Re: Stuck accelerator at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:34:37 -0400
  ...The auxiliary > spring that attaches to a loop elsewhere on the manifold has some pull to it > yet. But the springs just aren't...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:14:05 -0500
  ...The only way to reduce that weight is to lower the spring which will increase the sag of that corner. Of course an attempt...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:22:29 -0400
  ...However if you break it down you are getting 4 Bilstein shocks that are valved to go with the springs plus the springs. Bilsteins...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 12:02:55 -0800
  Is it safe to assume that springs with ~ 250K miles will be near the end of their life span? I have spare springs of...
• Re: Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:38:11 -0700
  ...wrote: > I couldn't help myself - I ordered some 2wd lift springs from GoWesty today. > I've been thinking of this for a while...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:50:10 -0600
  ...The spring length is shorter with the spacer than without with no > weight on the suspension. Steve, of course the unloaded length is shorter...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:05:14 -0700
  right you are Jake, i made sure the one I bought had that spring. alistair On 30-Mar-10, at 10:42 PM, Jake...
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:05:26 -0800
  So is it safe to say that the springs from his 89 Wolfy (green rear/yellow front) are the same as the ones used...
• front springs weak?
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:49:03 -0400
  ...Is this normal or should it sit even? Would new shocks help this or do I need new springs? Also Saturday I replaced my...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:24:23 -0600
  My OE Syncro springs have two lime-green dabs on them ... whatever that means. Anyone need these? Taken off at 20 years and 135K...
• Wanted: H&R Sport springs (black)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:32:56 -0700
  I'm looking for a set of H&R Sport springs; these are not red and are not the basic "replacement" H&Rs. They...
• Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:49:50 EDT
  ...Well, I decided to go with springs the H & R lowering springs. I kept the stock sway bar. The ride was firmer, I was...
• Re: Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:53:35 -0700
  ...1) Adding different tires- stiffer sidewalls 2) Add different springs 3) Add different shocks- lower/raise ride height, increased spring rate. 4) Add different...
• re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:18:13 -0700
  ...Searching the archives, there seems to be 2 different camps on re-using the OEM coolant hose spring clamps: - re using them is ok...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:01:21 -0400
  ...Can't remember where the spring resides. I >remember only thinking how simple the spring replacement had been. The only time the relief valve...
• Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:25:35 -0600
  ...COM> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 3:09 PM Subject: Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...) > But David, > > How...
• Air Lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 18:21:32 -0600
  I just replaced the broke rear springs on a 82 Westy with a pair from the scrap yard, same year. Pretty much brought it...
• Re: Ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 15:17:42 -0500
  To pull the lock out, you will have to drill a small access hole in the housing to depress the spring retainer. Drill a...
• Re: heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:45:01 -0500
  I used to put in screw clamps instead of the spring clamps because of the difficulty in removing and installing them in tight spaces...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:48:17 -0800
  ...coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed...
• Re: knocking from rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:12:50 -0700
  Maybe a broken rear spring? It happened to me once. � Robert 1982 Westfalia --- On Sun, 9/21/08, David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM> wrote...
• Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 14:02:15 +0200
  ...Our springs are developped for normal using, in rallies we used much harder ones. Net prices without tax : Springs: front set : DM 486 rear...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:52:02 -0500
  ...They are > >> back there in the hinge. > >> > >> #2) I did add gas springs to help lift the top...but only because I > >> have got...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:58:09 -0800
  Hi Mark, 'stiffer than stock' springs are definitely very desirable. they considerably help handing as far as turn-in and corning ability go. I...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:30:30 -0700
  ...Also, I don't know if it's bad from a handling point of view, but after installing new zero lift GW springs, I...
• Re: Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:59:48 -0700
  ...It would possibly be smaller thus easier to fish that through the spring. Thought of that detail the other day then promptly forgot! If...