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• Re: 25mpg city 35 mpg highway in a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 16:06:00 -0500
  ...part about the "oversized piston rings"...not to mention > the "independent strut front suspension". > > "Everywhere I drive it, I get pulled over for questions...
• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:48:29 -0600
  ...While there, plan to replace or at least >> carefully inspect the front strut bar bushings and sleeves, lower and >> upper control arm bushings, and...
• Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:38:52 +0000
  ...Left worse than right, but right not far behind" $208/pr plus labor "Upper strut bushings & steering rack bushings, $110 plus labor" I did...
• Re: (NVC) Fryeday - Rear end of car skips
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:33:27 -0600
  ...in the last 15-20M miles.  I might add that the struts are relatively new, and I have to check, but they may have...
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:03:33 -0600
  ...first, make a >>frame that >> >attaches to the car, then a fork with a pivot and a bicycle wheel, a hatch >> >strut >> >to give...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:36:27 -0700
  That makes sense now, I'd missed the fact that we were talking about a Bus in your case. And yes, I've seen...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:03:56 -0700
  ...You have to be fairly handy. > > > > But your gas struts should take some of the load off, and if you can > > sneak in behind...
• Re: Replacing Upper Ball Joints - What else?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:49:49 -0400
  ...i believe that i've heard somebody > say that while you're in there you should replace the struts, etc... > (???) > > thanks for the help...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:19:54 -0400
  ...How much lift do you have with the spacers? Did you replace the front strut bar bushings? You may want to check them after...
• 84 Hatch Openers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:12:33 -0400 (EDT)
  The rear hatch struts on my '84 Wolfsburg Westie GL are shot. Have been shot since I bought it but the PO had a...
• Re: cop chase--Very limited relevance.....
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:08:31 -0400
  ...I, however, don't want to be the one buying new shocks and struts all 'round every six months. :)
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
  Agreed, when my struts failed I was amazed at how heavy it was. Makes me think I should make and carry one of those...
• Re: Thule cargo box -- on pop-top or hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:43:01 -0400
  ...You can add gas struts to the pop top to aid > in lifting with a loaded box. Also don't roll your van onto...
• Re: Pushrods - Their Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:41:34 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I can get > > replacement springs for an '87 vanagon? Any info about different quality, > > etc. > > > > I realize that shocks/struts...
• Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:53:03 -0500
  ...Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the drive belt, and then move aside the compressor etc., and hand from the left strut with some bungee...
• Pop Top Heart Stopper
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 5 May 2002 09:21:36 -0400
  ...The support struts appear to be undamaged, the canvas didn't tear or pull loose - nothing I could find. I always imagined it would...
• Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:47:02 -0700
  ...The instruction sheet seems to show strut installation, so I'm not sure anything on it is relevant. My current KYB's each have...
• Re: Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:44:53 -0500
  ...They seem to have a problem with front strut tower rust out that may put them in the junkyard. I mean , how often will...
• Re: Thule box weight, pop top issue?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 01:27:15 -0500
  ...My PT has the gas strut assists but if the capacity is 110 lbs. and the box itself weighs 40 then . . . Has anyone ever...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:50:39 -0800
  ...An often overlooked part is the > front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really > worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:36:27 -0500
  ...The radius or strut rod mounts acjust and contro the caster angle and it is extremely common for them to become distorted and even...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy? Now: felt slider for roll-up windows
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:23:23 -0600
  ...to add about a nice little > > trick > > for shot rear hatch struts. You get a piece of white pvc pipe from the > > hardware store...
• Home made bike rack solution
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 21:41:37 -0700
  ...One thing that I think is key for enjoyable use of a hatch rack are two (not one) of the pvc hatch strut supporters...
• Re: Rear bench seat: Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:52:19 CST
  ...now here comes the kinda odd part (for which you need all those strange struts under the seat): keeping the seatback tilted forward, put...
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:26:59 -0600
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>>>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:24:19 -0400
  ...http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-bmw-toyota-honda but that's 259.00 US and I see others on Amazon...
• IT'S HERE!
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 16:28:28 -0800
  ...tires are 205/75/14 on the alloys, and all but one lugnut cap is missing! needs new struts to hold up the rear...
• Re: Pop top shelf
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:37:30 -0700
  ...such on each side that would flip up and connect to strut(s) to secure shelf from tipping? I saw the bungees though so...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...one of each? > >1 spring strut and rubber buffer *** for what? > >Gearbox >Front & rear bonded rubber *** no idea >1 oil drain plug *** mentioned above...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:51:17 -0800
  ...work loose over time? Also..... > > Is the shoulder on the shock strut supposed to fit into the smaller ID of > the brass coloured metal...
• Re: Bike Rack Rec
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:37:04 -0800
  I did some testing with my Bones rack recently and found that with two of the Bus Depot "strong" struts supporting the hatch, it...
• Re: Uneven tire wear
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:46:31 -0400
  ...This car has McPhearson > struts though, does that make the difference? > > All this has me puzzled. > Is there anyone on the list that can...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
  ...We bought it at 102,000 miles, and 10k later one of the struts loosened in the strut tower. I torqued it back down...
• Re: Problem with using gas shocks--or any other alternative--on Westy rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 May 2017 19:30:54 +0000
  ...The cubby lids >> were an obvious place but need to make a little bracket to secure one end >> of strut to cubby lip. The...
• NEED to buy and FS too....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 01:06:25 EDT
  ...barely used) - 1 excellent and perfect OEM working rear door gas strut $6 - 2 excellent like new chrome front door gutter moldings $10 (for...
• [WetWesties] 90 Westfalia FS-Part 2 (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:37:49 -0700
  ...Has a fold-up face CD stereo, Clifford alarm system, hitch installed as well as new stiff struts & stiff tires when we got it...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:02:46 -0700
  ...Glad I discovered this before a > flat caught me away from home. > > By chance, my neighbor was installing new struts on > his early '90s...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:22:27 -0700
  ...But, if with age, or strained muscles the only >> thing keeping you from using the top is struts you have an option. If only...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:06:28 -0400
  ...Glad I discovered this before a > flat caught me away from home. > > By chance, my neighbor was installing new struts on > his early '90s...
• Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:42:10 -0600
  ...I just got done torching the bolt on the spindle/knuckle while replacing the struts on my son's car, and I merely heated...
• Re: Oh oh....grinding bad???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 01:27:57 -0500
  ...appeared first to be coming from the square > box underneath the strut, attached to the tire....then > it sounded like it was coming from...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:12:58 -0800
  ...butt > > sometimes I take it down town > > & I give it a Strut > > skinny butt skinny butt skinny butt !!!! > > > > heh heh heh ;o) > > > > u might...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 11:15:10 -0400
  ...It's called "strut bar" in Bentley. < grin > ) attached to the LCA when replacing the bushings and sleeves. You may know this, but I...
• Re: Pop top springs.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:35 -0800
  ...I am trying to find a web address for the spring/struts that I > > have > > on my pop top. It was a site I...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:31:26 -0400
  ...I use the light struts as I don’t have things on the roof. Eric Caron > On Jul 27, 2022, at 11:27 PM...
• Re: pop-top won't shut
  Historical mailing list - Lanni
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:13:44 -0700
  ...and aft, hinge to top (front two bolts are elongated holes), strut to roof attachment ( elongated holes there too) and latch position would not...
• Handling Improvements
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 12:42:24 -0700
  ...3)New shocks (or is it struts??) all around and potentially stiffer springs. I would like to lower the front end slightly from its...
• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 3 May 1999 06:54:31 EDT
  ...done a fair amount of wrenching, (heads, cv's, timing belts, strut replacement, etc) yet I still am often mystified on the van at...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:37:29 -0600
  ...It was a little machine with a cantilever wing (no wing struts. Internal structure was self supporting), retractable landing gear. The engine was in...
• Re: bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:57:36 -0400
  ...out of harms way and out of the air flow. > Strong struts let you open the hatch without messing around...I carried my > race...
• Re: Lift Pop Top With No Spring Assist?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:16:30 -0700
  ...lifting bar, from that > I am assuming t has been done. > > struts forward of jack bombay's set up, more like the early eurovan...
• Re: Westy shower
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:32:17 -0700
  ...I use a home made dowel rod with rubber coated hooks on each end to keep the back door open since the struts can...
• Re: eBay Professor for Vanagon parts ...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:57:21 -0400
  ...And you could buy a PAIR of rear hatch struts from me for about what he charges for just one on his website. Out...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening quiet
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 14:38:36 -0600
  ...you will need heavy duty rear hatch struts as the added weight >will cause regular struts to compress. Why spend a million dollars >for...
• Re: Pop top bar, can be bent
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:30:59 -0400
  ...They had a double set of struts to support the weight. They traveled extensively and used that space on long trips. I have the...
• Re: bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:57:06 -0700
  ...the hatch and bikes up..too > heavy, of course, for the struts. > Don Hanson > > On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Greg...
• '81 westy FS near SF
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 08:10:26 -0800
  ...new upholstery everywhere - including padding for beds new engine, Mark Stevens heads new clutch, starter, struts, CV joints, master brake cylinder recent new paint...
• Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:54:16 -0400
  ...I post these musings for your comment, even though I realize the issue isn't nearly as important as rear hatch struts. James Huskins...
• Re: rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:49:23 -0800
  ...distractions, I finally finished the installation of the new steering rack, strut rod bushings, ball joints, and tie rods. Now, with the van down...
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:33:37 -0500
  ...Car >> > > had a busted strut, the usual number of recently replaced parts and a >> > > kick ass Apline stereo. Well, after replacing the strut with...