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• air sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Carment
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:05:41 -0500
  ...You CAN adjust the sensor spring. Dan Hogue (sp?) has a detailed description of how to do this in the Vanagon archives. By turning...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:08 -0400
  ...The Fram I had for another VW looks like it has nothing- you can see straight down to the bottom- no springs or anything...
• Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:12:58 -0700
  ...the plastic one in the firewall, and replacement curtain hold down springs I've never seen anywhere else. A few other goodies too. Stuart...
• remove spring to replace F shock?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:01:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I'm gonna replace the shocks on my 87 syncro and after looking at bentley was wondering if I had to remove the spring...
• fast forward lift kit
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 17:13:57 +0100
  Has anybody tried out the fastforward lift kit....my vans quite heavy and sits low on the springs and Im thinking of investing in...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 18:15:49 -0500
  ...Steve <sxs@concentric.net> > > The stock front syncro springs are 75 kilo per > centimeter per vw specs. Betts measured my fronts at > 450lb per...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:28:58 -0700
  ...You thus made that spring a litter stiffer doing that. Even 1/16 of an inch will make a difference (on my bike, the...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:20:56 -0500
  ...1.5" lift springs > >> > >> > >> > >> I have installed the upper ball joint spacers from GW, they seem to be > >> nicely machined. > >> > >> > >> > >> Velma 82 1.9L...
• Re: Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 23 May 2001 10:06:18 -0400
  Michael, What are the differences between the Boge springs and the stock springs? I thought the stock springs were already shorter for the late...
• How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:32:41 -0500
  ...There's a weak spring under the piston, and if nothing stops it the spring pulls oil in through a check valve as it...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:37:18 -0400
  ...This is dependent upon spring length and tension. Weather > the released spring length is 60 or 62.5 mm is not going to make...
• List Member Near Steamboat Springs?
  Historical mailing list - TStone8359
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 16:48:49 EST
  Is there a list member who lives near Steamboat Springs, CO? My son, who is working in Leadville, was given a '73 Westy with...
• [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:45:00 -0700
  ...I may do the springs as well, and am definitely interested in the airbag information. The OME's have made a significant difference as...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:55:14 -0700
  ...On 6/27/07, TC <trclark@shaw.ca> wrote: > > > What I see is that > > the new AMC springs have less pressure 64 pds installed...
• Re: Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:35:24 -0700
  ...How difficult is it to remove and > replace the rear springs and shocks? My concern is that they will be rusty > and impossible to...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:42:49 -0600
  ...Spring Clamp Pliers... > > > > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:24:08 -0400
  ...How do you when your springs need to be replaced? > > >> I have an 88 Wolfsburg GL. It has new front and reach shocks on...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 11:18:16 EDT
  ...VW did it in ~87-88 as a factory made with the Wolfsburg lowered springs. There are many reasons... I put on the H...
• Re: 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 13:45:04 -1000
  ...I detest having to >sell a whole new inlet to everyone whose cover or spring is broken! It can be done- it takes a...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:27:13 -0700
  I'll swap you some GL springs. Unless you want to go even taller. 1985 Westy springs should be the tallest stockers. There are...
• Re: _V_O_L_K_W_A_G_E_N_ emblem removal
  Historical mailing list
  8 Sep 95 10:52
  ...Anyone done this >before? Any advice is appreciated! nasty job, The badge is held on with 4 round spring clips. The posts that come...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - Lowe, Brandon
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 14:07:25 -0700
  ...My >thinking is that the left springs have sagged a bit because of the extra >weight. > >So, what would happen if I got a...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - Lowe, Brandon
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 06:12:19 -0700
  ...My >>thinking is that the left springs have sagged a bit because of the extra >>weight. >> >>So, what would happen if I got a...
• Re: AFM values
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:51:51 -0400
  ...Hadn't thought of the spring tension. However, the relative values across the wiper spectrum would still yield some useful info, I think. Additionally...
• Re: Air Lift Company
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 23:09:26 -0800
  ...I leveled my van with plastic spacers placed under the left rear and left front springs, and a set of the springs offered at...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - angus anderson
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 14:16:18 +0200
  so dose any one know about these Koni shocks and how they are w/ H&R lowering springs? it has bin said that they...
• Re: Fender Flares?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:02:24 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Kim Springer Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 9:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: syncro.org springs? email no good...
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 15 May 2006 18:30:47 EDT
  ...I have a question about Syncro.org rear springs. I sent an email to parts@syncro.org but it bounced. Does anyone have a...
• door latch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:11:04 -0700
  My passenger door latch has broken--the spring on the latching mechanism has ceased to work and I have to reset the mechanism by...
• RE: EV Mirror Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 30 Jun 97 00:34:11 UT
  ...The mirror part mounts with tension springs to the bracket on the car, one spring through each of the two "arms" going to the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Coil Spring Sagging
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:32:28 -0500
  ...Where can I find new or >used coil springs? So far I found new lowering coil spring kit from BusBoys >for $495.00 (that...
• Re: EV clutch ped. tension spring
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 19:55:17 +0000
  ...clutch pedal tension spring is? > i know where the lower anchor point is, but the upper part > of the spring went rocketing up into...
• Spring Shims for Westy List
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:29:50 -0800
  ...The front spring shim is roughly 5 1/4" - 5 3/8" in diameter. It has a large 3 1/2" hole in the...
• Re: Looking for website on spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 21:32:26 -0400
  ...Looking for website on spring spacers Hi, A while ago someone posted a website they'd done on using plastic spacers under the rear...
• Re: 89 Vanagon leaning
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:52:23 EST
  In a message dated 11/8/2004 3:52:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > New springs have more effect...
• door lock springs for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 15:32:01 GMT
  ...Many of you have probably already discovered the secret of the little spring buried deep inside the front-door lock mechanism that helps the...
• Slider lock cylinder exchange resolved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 20 May 2022 10:16:37 -0400
  ...The small spring may fall out. If the small spring stays inside carefully remove it with the clever tool of your choice. Bike spoke...
• Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:43:57 -0700
  ...some good springs without a million miles on them would be good, or new ones if you can find those. I didn't start...
• Re: 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:19:07 EST
  ...For the spring, look for replacement spring assortments in FLAPS or Hardware stores. You will eventually find one similar and with a bit of...
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 22:10:48 -0400
  I’ll check both, I did notice that the spacer seemed ok, A rather thin disk at the bottom of the spring. Looks in...
• Speedo Stuff
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:27:22 -0700
  ...IIRC a speedo works on a rotating magnet plate working against an iron disk spring loaded by a calibrated spring. Spinning the magnet plate...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:25:39 -0400
  No return spring for the hydraulic clutch set up and yes it is normal for the release bearing to always be in contact with...
• Re: Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:22:21 -0700
  ...I finally replaced all the hardware (new springs, lever, etc) and it has worked fine ever since. I find it odd that the spring...
• Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:04:39 -0700
  No difference in 16" springs either. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jun 18, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI...
• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 02:47:04 -0500
  ...The item that Chris posted is a $1250 airbag suspension systems which replace your springs and shocks with a fully height adjustable suspension. It...
• Re: Lifter retaining spring broke...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 May 2003 08:20:28 -0700
  ...It's pretty hard to diagnose that type of failure, could be anything from the spring grove being machined wrong to the lifter sticking...
• Vanagon rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 08:52:06 EST
  I got a messages from a customer who is in Mexico and has broken a rear spring on his '84 Vanagon Westy. He wants...
• Re: Port liss - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:13:21 -0500
  ...Replacing the springs will largely improve (although not necessarily completely eliminate) the condition. Other possible remedies include swapping the left and right springs, or...
• Front outside door handle spring
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:39:47 +0000
  Does anyone have or have a picture of the little spring that goes in the front outside door handle? It needs to be for...
• G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:28:13 -0500
  Hi Volks! By any chance has any of the list installed the 1.5" springs from GW? Just finished mine, the rear was done...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:50:48 -0700
  I think the reason the spring loaded clamps are preferred is that as the fuel tubing ages and hardens like some of us the...
• (F) Syncro Coffee & Donuts
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 20:32:20 -0700
  And if you're thoroughly sick of topics like shock spring preload and AC monstrosities (where do you get a 300lb ice block, gmbully...
• ride height.....?
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:38:45 +0100
  ...Ive just measured it for maybe some custom springs and without anybody in it I get 48 cms from centre of wheel to the...
• Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:16:07 -0500
  At 03:03 PM 2/5/2001, Alan Bosch wrote: > Even finding the pliers for the >spring clamps is near impossible. Try Sears Roebuck...
• spring type tube benders
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 17:50:26 -0700
  ...no regulator on #2 tank; just feeds into #1 tank upstream of the reg.) Do the spring-type tube benders work adequately? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:23:42 EST
  There is a special pair of pliers made for the spring clamps. It makes the job a lot easier. I plan to get a...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:56:55 -0700
  Keith, I saw in your post that you have the Van-Cafe springs installed. I'm interested to learn a little bit more about...
• Re: Intermittent squeak at a wheel
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:48:54 -0700
  Ok and thanks for tip on spring lube. I'm running GW progressive rear springs. "worst I've heard from them is a clunk...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:21:11 -0400
  ...1.5" lift springs Hi Volks! By any chance has any of the list installed the 1.5" springs from GW? Just finished mine...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 19:54:55 -0400
  ...Bulley, I think what I am accomplishing here is compensation for a lazy spring, or a spring that has lost some tension through the...