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• Re: Also Cheap Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:24:03 -0600
  ...I drilled 3 holes in the fender well rim, along the length and curvature of the flap, and used sheet metal screws with washers...
• You nearly got me Mr Murphy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:00:24 -0600
  ...The washers under the locking nuts on the front Vanagon spindles can go into several of the slots provided there. When I had the...
• Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:12:31 -0500
  ...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: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...punch Flashlight Hose clamps Spare 10 and 13 mm screws with washers and nuts All this goes in the plastic case, which is about...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:33:51 -0800
  ...On 1/21/2013 7:26 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > The link seems to yield a page with washers of many different sizes. > > Larry...
• Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
  ...My preference is to replace the feeble bolts with proper studs, washers and nuts, which can be gently ground off if they rust up...
• Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 May 2003 07:00:25 EDT
  In a message dated 5/9/2003 3:48:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Why do you replace bearing...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:34:27 -0800
  They make de-ionizing filters and other geegaws for car washes, pressure washers- car dealerships use them for their fleets. I find it's...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:16:08 -0600
  ...The used VW boot. > > > Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps. > Why don’t replacement boots last on my van...
• Re: It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 May 2005 16:54:11 -0500
  ...Add truss head style heads (or even oval heads and SS > finishing washers to the mix as Lucas kindly suggested in p-mail) and...
• Re: gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:28:39 -0700
  ...The VW fix was to shim the mounting plate and trans mount with washers (6.5mm), moving the bellows and not compressing them all...
• Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:53:16 -0400
  ...Yes washers do come in different grades. I have see a number of lower studs fail and that can make a mess of the...
• Rear Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 26 May 1997 18:58:01 -0700
  ...All you need is a drill, a metal hand saw, nuts, washers and bolts (13 and 10 mm), a metal file(to smooth corners...
• Re: smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:01:37 -0400
  ...I put another new seal in there and dressed the seal with head gasket sealant and put some washers and lock nuts on the...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:21:33 -0500
  ...Took the studs out and replaced > them with SS bolts too. > Washers too. Used anti seize of course with them. Grounded the whole > engine...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:56:47 -0500
  ...I have also cut out the mess and welded in 1-1/4" washers. You can also weld a washer on to what is...
• Re: Question about starters
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:32:26 -0400
  ...Am I suppose to put washers or > something on the backs of them to prevent them from doing this? I was > planning to call...
• Done!! (was Re: dropping tranny to do clutch)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 27 May 2010 19:45:12 -0400
  ...These kits included new conical lock washers, which was great, since I think some of the other kits of dropped the washers for some...
• Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:42:42 -0400
  Last question (I hope) how many nuts and spring washers do I need if I am doing just the two lower studs? Two of...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:41:17 -0700
  ...x 1.0 x 35 mm bolts with flat and wavy washers and nuts, ditto in M6. Left over parts. Digital multimeter Datsun wheel...
• just helpless me again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:09:59 EDT
  ...I do not know what these thrust washers are. What I pulled out of the hole is all one piece. I do not know...
• Re: Cutting bumpstops on lowered 88 2wd Doka with H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:11:53 -0400
  ...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: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:33:46 +0000
  ...There high strenght washers are impressive. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary McEachern Date: Thursday, January 18, 2007 8:06 am Subject: Re: Warning! Do...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:49 -0500
  ...The process of adjusting tension on an air cooled beetle involves removing/adding washers on the alternator. Seems if this trick works it would...
• My TriStar Syncro arrived today!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 16:49:23 -0800
  ...glass - Heated rear window - Front wheel arches - GL front bumper - Headlight washers Besides two small dents on the truck, the body is perfect. No...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:16:46 +0000
  ...Use fiber or nylon washers as the plug seal and you should be all set. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Wiebe Date: Wednesday, February...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:23:32 -0400
  ...My old hardware >> had >> > flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side of >> the >> > washers point toward the bushing...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:32:50 -0500
  ...25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I'd call those 'washers' or 'dished washers' .. > they are not any kind of 'plate' really. > > it's...
• Re: Power window regulator fix ('91 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:40:01 -0500
  ...Instead of the flimsy <1/8th" plastic pin I used a small metric machine screw,3 or 4 washers, a nut, and blue LOCTITE...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:22:08 -0700
  ...Note the two copper washers there is one on the outside and one on the inside of the hose connection. Loosen the two bolts...
• Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 15:31:42 -0400
  ...I also like using the Bellville washers for attaching the flanges as this helps keep the gaskets tight. Nickel based anti-seize is your...
• 1989 TriStar Syncro TDI for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:39:51 -0700
  ...Quick but non-exhaustive list of goodies on truck front to rear: - Front bull bar with 2" reciever - European headlights - Head light washers - 16...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:31:21 -0800
  ...owner > bend down to see at a glance if the fender washers are "right." > > When my grandfather bought his 55 Chevy and his 63...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:25:42 -0400
  ...And probably quicker. > > The kit includes large fender washers that go on both sides of the hole in > the poptop, and they would cover...
• CV Joint installation on half shaft
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 04:25:06 -0800
  ...It included CKN joints, 80 gr of MOS2 grease, Lobro boots kit, w/hardware {12-point-bolts WITHOUT lock washers, crimping bands, circlips, and...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 18:33:51 +0000
  ...Even after replacing the eccentric washers with 4mm there was still play for the arm to move front-rear. As I've done I...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:21:28 -0800
  ...I took some large steel washers (inch or so diameter) and a steel piece to get them within reach, supported the hubcap on a...
• Re: Are there any Studs in the House?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 07:12:28 -0800
  ...I used a spare lug nut and a stack of washers to pull the new stud into place. Mark Tom and Dana Cates wrote...
• Cold start problem '87 Syncro - repaired
  Historical mailing list - John Neumeier
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:02:49 -0700
  ...Removed the coil, cleaned the coil tower, wire brushed the posts on the coil, sanded the washers and nuts, sand blasted the terminals (sanding...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:31:50 -0800
  ...They are metal and threaded all the way, with a nut and some rubber washers to keep the air in. Get a spare brake...
• Re: Reverse lights going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 13:18:00 -0500
  ...I think I'm going to hit up the hardware store and see if I can find a few different thickness washers to try...
• Re: how is the gas pedal affixed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:05:28 -0400
  ...For extra strength they even sell backing washers. > > Dennis > > > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:34:41 -0700 > > From: tom@CARCHRAE.NET > > Subject: how...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Sat, 26 May 2001 13:30:30 -0700
  ...from the dealer. > get two or three. > and the little copper washers. that way, if you > bugger up the hex-head > on the one...
• Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:19:01 -0500
  ...The bottom piece uses three screws and three larger fender style washers. JFF On Feb 17, 2008, at 5:42 PM, neil N wrote...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 16:58:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...something is wrong with the circuit running the fan motors F&R and the window washers/wipers. I warmed up the bus last night...
• forwarded message from Ron Salmon
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:59:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...You'll also put two half-inch inside diameter holes in the floor and have some kind of rings (washers?) welded on them, so...
• Re: Winkler Vanagon Parts Order
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 18:19:40 +0200
  ...Rear mounted gas tank holder or spare tire holder >Head light washers >Modified dash with provisions for gauges and tape holders >Center console with...
• second propane tank with links (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 5 May 2005 23:27:20 -0700
  ...If you are doing this flat on your back, have the other nuts handy (don't bother with the washers right now), get your...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:54:44 -0800
  ...Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots. Alistair > On Dec 30, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:27:24 -0800
  John, You are correct about the "U"-shaped spacers, w/serrated washers. They are essential. I read Robert's comments in respect to the...
• Re: hyd valve adj. & gas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 11:20:20 -0400
  ...I think that popping off the valve cover twice a year to see the condition of the rockers, rocker clips, wave washers and to...
• Re: ... & Head Question. (Virtual Friday)
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 08:33:05 -0800
  ...not stainless) 8mm bolts and used crushed copper oil gaskets as washers. Then in the rear only, bolt a zinc anoid (available at any...
• Re: Differences in SA Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:03:05 -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...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:29:13 -0500
  ...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: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:13:14 -0800
  ...held in place with about 10 oval-head screws in dress washers? No clips, no hidden bits? If that's the case, it will...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 20 May 2016 13:54:27 -0700
  ...Jim On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 2:13 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > would blue loctite or star washers help keep...
• hyper-extended drivers door. Need help
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 08:52:17 -0700
  ...2) I shortened the door strap -no dice 3) I put washers under the internal door stop block thing. It helped a bit but...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 22:23:51 -0800
  ...Since the broken plastic was still deteriorating behind these plates, I had to get some large washers, etc. and rig it to hold. Then...
• Westy clinic Today and maybe tomorrow, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 11:38:15 -0700
  ...While the rack was off I installed stainless washers inside under the drain holes so only smaller stuff can fall in there now. The...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:14:30 +0000
  ...The used VW boot.   Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps. Why don’t replacement boots last on my van...