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Re: broken gas pedal
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 12 May 2009 01:22:43 -0700
...I went to Home Depot and got 12-24 x 1" (I think 1/2" would work) screws and appropriate washers, and nuts, fed...
Re: Q about radius rod on 82 van
Historical mailing list - dr
Fri, 8 Aug 2003 13:37:54 -0400
...there are also 2 washers that go on top and bottom of the bushings. then you bolt it up from the bottom. dr steve...
Re: But no loose change
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:37:34 -0700
...two locknut washers, one split washer, one marker top, one key > to your ex-girlfriend's apartment, a plant hanger, a windshield wiper > plastic...
Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 06:37:39 -0700
...the paneling loose to get behind them and put in nuts/washers. Smoosh some RTV behind the hooks to keep water out, maybe? Thanks...
Re: Oil Leak Over Heater Box
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 12:00:57 -0400
...on my rebuilt engines I use silicone on the inner head washers to seal the 4 openings good luck Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "James...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:49:52 -0800
...I have seen some very old VW washers crack upon re-use due to > age-tempering/ work-hardening issues. > I only made the 'out...
Re: Poptop Seal Replacement ----- Instructions
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:05:40 -0500
...Raise your poptop and crawl up on your luggage rack and remove the 4 plastic caps covering the nuts and washers between the back...
Oil strainer leak
Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
Fri, 5 Mar 2004 09:53:23 -0800
...Gathered all the seals and crush washers, etc. Drained the oil, removed the oil screen and oil filter, cleaned all the mating surfaces. Filled...
Re: water pump
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Aug 94 13:06:21 EDT
...A few spacer washers took care of the problem, but what a pain in the ass to hear coolant splashing on the garage floor...
Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:12:39 +0000
...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: Wipers blowing fuses
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:19:44 +0000
...I rarely have to use my wipers, usually only on the delay setting, and I haven't had washers on my van in the...
Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
...Self-tapping sheet metal screws (oval head, with dress washers) hold the other three edges of the panel in place. The holes that the...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Helix-Coil?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:57:19 -0400
...Be sure to use the proper hardware here, PC 10.9 and those thick through hardened washers were used for a reason. Dennis -----Original...
Re: awk! -- speakers sound great but....
Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 16:11:51 -0700
...One possible solution that came to me is to attach enough washers underneath the screw on the window handle that it would raise it...
Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:30:30 -0700
...We are supposed to use copper, crush washers for the oil drain plug (available from our online vendors, and from NAPA). I have always...
Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:18 -0700
...There is a key thrust surface and there > needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. > Three is important as...
shocks ,skylight flex arm, and exhaust
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 13:16:17 -0500
...The two round plastic washers that hold the end of the arms in the metal sleeve of the skylight are broken. I can't...
Re: 84 Westy needs new engine
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:41:37 -0800
...Not having to clean grubby old nuts, washers, and bolts from the old engine is worth ten times what he charges for the kit...
Re: What are you folks working on these days?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:17:40 -0500
...this a bit less often. > > The support pieces like the bolts, washers, and grease also become > expensive. > > My understanding is I’m not supposed...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:06:45 -0800
...I solved it by using a longer bolt & putting 12 washers to take-up the space. My solution seems to work just fine. Check...
Re: this is not the forum
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 08:24:39 -0600
...fan finally comes on, or b) why my windshield wipers and washers operate only when they feel like it (and seemingly never when there...
Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:57:54 -0500
...The link seems to yield a page with washers of many different sizes. Larry A. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:47 PM...
Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:45:51 -0700
...And probably quicker. > > The kit includes large fender washers that go on both sides of the hole in > the poptop, and they would cover...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
...The washers used are both plain and wavy lockwashers. There's no locktite used or necessary, just the right washers and properly torqued fasteners...
Re: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 06:46:57 EDT
...Use stainless steel machine screws with nylock nuts and flat washers to hold down the pedal. Use rubberized undercoating to put back the floor...
Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:43:15 -0700
...Thick washers ( 6mm or so) between the > bracket and the mounting boss will fix it..Only nec to do this if you > still have...
Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's "rotation"?
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 06:35:42 -0600
...If it is still too tight you might want to try some washers on the bolts / studs between the swivel and the wheel well...
Re: skylight flex arm repair
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:27:55 EDT
...Don't forget to put the pins through the channels *before* you put the washers on (unless they're just the right size to...
Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:54:46 -0500
...get to the inside of the bearings and oil the felt washers that supply oil to them. Don't get oil on the commutator...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:05:30 -0600
...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: Pop-Top Lift Assist
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:42:31 -0600
...There is some room for error on those pop top drilled holes as the outer flat washers are quite large and can cover up...
1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:09:08 -0600
...As well as followed the advice from others below=adjusted the tube, linkage, added and removed washers and spacers, etc...None seemed to work...
Re: sodium valve idea
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:05:17 -0800
...sodium valve idea > <the first spare tire powered windshield wipers..> > > I believe you meant 'washers'........ > > Mike B > . > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bostig Eng" <syncrolist@BOSTIG...
Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
...I haven't checked the Bentley manual, usually these bearing are tapered thrust bearings and are tightened by the presence of shim washers of...
Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 23:00:35 -0600
...Took two #10 pan head >> stainless machine screws and pooked them through the floor and used ss >> fender washers and ss nylox nuts and...
Re: My Apologies too/Bench Seat
Historical mailing list
Sat, 19 Apr 1997 10:18:35 -0300 (ADT)
...Drill well below this hole for the belt mount, and use BIG washers to back it up on both sides. You can get the...
Re: Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:57:49 -0700
...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: windshield fluid reservoir
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:03:02 -0800
If your washers are working ... that's great. I've seen a lot of 84's where they weren't working anymore .. and not...
Re: Front 'badges' / emblems
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 21 Sep 1994 11:07:28 -0700 (PDT)
...You I did a similar thing on mine, excpet I threaded all four posts and put it in with rubber backed washers. The problem...
Re: Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 20 May 2002 21:36:20 -0700
...and they had a fairly good selection of metric nuts, bolts, washers etc on > the fasteners rack. > > I don't think they were stainless...
Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:41:54 -0500
...but gusts no longer cause involuntary lane-changes. - Real electric windshield washers and interval wipers! (It's about time!) - The camper equipment and layout...
Re: Skylight Installation Question
Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 09:39:52 -0400
...writes: > > << The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels" > or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy. > > What are those...
Re: Outer CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 11 May 2000 09:34:13 -0700
...I always replace those outers with complete CV kits, including new German bolts and spezial washers, so the next guy/gal in there has...
Re: Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:29:21 EDT
...Use of large outside diameter washers under the van that fit the shaft of the bolt is prudent to distribute the load on the...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:41:34 -0500
...a puller you can use a threaded rod with nuts and washers on > one side of the pin and on the outside of the...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:52:23 -0400
...Trouble getting WBX piston out Instead of a puller you can use a threaded rod with nuts and washers on one side of the...
Re: How do you paint lots of bolts,efficently?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:28:56 -0400
...Cadimimum is causing a problem with clearence too,huh? I guess I can always paint washers and not have a problem.Stainless steel seems...
Re: Removing rear hatch panel, was Dynamat
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:37:58 -0500
...4mm stainless steel bolts and washers work really well. YMMV DM&FS
Re: Poptop Seal adhesive
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:20:10 -0400
...Raise your poptop and crawl up on your luggage rack and remove the 4 plastic caps covering the nuts and washers between the back...
Re: Radius Rod Installation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:01:11 -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: popup top seals-Other questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:40:39 -0600
...on the roof- also don't forget to reglue any rubber washers onto the metal brackets that screw the rack onto the roof, BEFORE...
Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:18:25 -0800
...2) unscrew the bottom nut, remove the washers, & the spring. 3) soak the adjustment parts in penetrating oil for a few days. 4) use...
Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:38:10 -0500
...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: Eurovan Shock replacement info
Historical mailing list
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:52:20 -0500
...I hope you used the large flat washers on top of the dust covers on the front Bilsteins. They left this important step off...
Re: : windshield wiper arms
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:42:06 -0400
...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: Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:06:38 -0700
...High quality washers to ensure clamping load. > Keep original bumpers. > Larger cross beam than hidden hitch designs. > Clears most any engine or exhaust design...
Re: Headlamp re-install
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 08:46:07 -0700
...lately just cobble up homebrewed fixes out of fuel line scraps, washers, moly toggle bolts and E-clips from the hardware store.� Stephen ________________________________ From...
Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:32:26 -0400
...pliers with cutting surface, needlenose pliers, vise grips, and really big washers as a screwdriver-type tool for the oil pressure relief valve. I...
Re: Gasket ID?
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:29:56 -0500
...A transmission gasket kit exits under part number 010 398 007B which includes trans oil pan gasket, oil strainer gasket, sealing washers and various...
Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 2 May 2005 18:45:13 -0700
...soft texture. >> > >What I hate is trying to find my wavy washers in the gravel and > grass >> > >............. a lot like looking for fleas in...