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Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 07:55:47 EST
...the rod bearings that I've seen don't show this "radius > I have seen it in the engine I pulled the rods out...
Re: Caster--was Tire Choice Question
Historical mailing list - Trooz
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:27:12 -0700
...The radius rods are the rods that attach� the > lower control arms to that front sub-frame. The bushings may > look OK but can...
stabilizer bar
Historical mailing list - Michael Briere
Sun, 27 May 2001 14:52:49 -0400
...There is a vertical piece that fits into the radius rod, that is what has broken. Do I have the choice of just replacing...
Re: Front Suspension
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:40 -0400
The rebuild should include the radius rod mounts with sleeves and if needed the lower control arm mounts. Don't be too surprised if...
Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:06:34 -0400
...The nuts are almost all the way off the radius rods and still it's off by a bit. The bushings are new, and...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:11:12 -0800
...Granted this was my first time doing a radius rod bushing job but I assumed that in the case of an un-repaired OEM...
Re: checking castor
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:36:03 -0700
...Having replaced the rubber bushings on the radius rods on my '91 GL, I would like to check the castor, since it is affected...
Re: Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:23:15 -0400
Yes, check the radius rod bushings where they go through the frame. These are large bushings. Kinda like(chocholate) donuts. You cant really see...
Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:04:04 -0400
...Sleeve, radius rod bushings, 251 407 097 - $6.95 On 2012-08-29, at 9:54 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:16:53 -0800
...on the '81 with link to repair at page bottom: > > https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/radiusarm -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 11 May 2012 09:58:05 -0600
Im gonn check the ingredients in this high vacum grease from dow corning,excellent water resistance!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May...
Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
Historical mailing list - Pat
Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:58:14 -0500
...weighted crank >-Complete rebuild of rods >-Blue printed oil pump. Cover has .000 clearance (gasket provides >clearance, radiuses oil inlet and outlet in side...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:48:13 -0700
...out lower control arms, one tie rod, and a radius arm. >> - transferred # of turns form old tie rod to new. Double checked by >> measuring...
Re: driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:00:08 -0800
...bushings > >> where the > >> radius rod goes through the frame tight? My westy had a bushing here > >> disengagrate, and the radius rod wore a 1...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:25 -0400
At 06:00 AM 5/11/2012, ralph meyermann wrote: >grinder/cut off wheel/flap disc and my thread file I should be able...
Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Nov 2016 23:18:31 -0600
...T3 or > GoWesty > > RadiusRod PowerFlex > > Upper BallJoint AutoZone > > Lower BallJoint ?? > > > On 8 Nov , 2016, at 9:08 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > > > My bushings need...
Re: Velma is back on the road
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:11:38 -0700
...Start spraying your nut& bolts with kroil or other super penetrating oil > now!!! Especially the 3 linking your radius rod to lower control arm!!!
Re: PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:07:51 -0500
...While their consider the upper and > lower control arm bushings and definitely the radius rod mountings. The > lower bushings and ball joints will require...
Re: Radius arm bushings. Which one on front?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:38:35 -0700
...I'm in the middle of front end assembly. > > Does the radius arm bushing with lip that fits in hole go on the > frontside...
Radial Arm Bushings.....why R &R them?
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:18:30 -0500
...replace radius rod bushings > > Anyone have a how-to on replacing the radius rod bushings? On my '91 > Vanagon GL, the outer bushing is...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 22:23:00 -0600
...Then re-assemble. > > While taking this on you want to take a real good look at the radius rod > and lower control arm mounts...
Re: upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:23:37 -0500
...The Haynes manual has some good instructions on ball joints, steering tie-rods, radius rods, etc. Also Tom Carrington's excellent how-to instructions...
Re: WTB: 1990 Syncro Radius Rod
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:20:37 -0400
On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Michael, I could get you a new one for...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:01:48 -0800
...https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/radiusarm On 1/19/15, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > .... > Are they supposed to be perfectly round...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 10:35:21 -0700
...http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/RadiusArmWorn1.jpg Otherwise, yah for sure. I would have left the radius arm (oh wait. It's called...
Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
...I replaced the radius rod bushings, along with springs, shocks, and every last piece of rubber in the front & rear suspension. I'll check...
Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:31:38 -0400
...Sleeve, radius rod bushings, 251 407 097-$6.95 You gotta love the Google translation of their website! Klammer f�r Fensterf�hrung Bracket...
Re: '84 anti-sway now radius rod arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Skip
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:55:13 +0000
...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success A photo of my radius rod arm/strut bar bushings at the chassis. http://images...
1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:46:08 -0400
...other related parts(ALL are OLD?): -radius rod rubber/bushings -anti-roll bar bushing(s) Typical tie rods, balljoints, etc. I can handle and...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:04:49 -0700
...Now the challenge is to remove the radius rods from their berths, at the lower control arms. I started my attempt at removal today...
Re: checking castor
Historical mailing list - Jim
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:48:32 -0700
...on the radius rods on my '91 GL, I > would like to check the castor, since it is affected by the rod > measurement. The...
Re: Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sun, 23 Jan 2005 01:28:49 -0800
...The radius rods (251 407 059A) are the same for all Vanagons. Although, from your description, it sounds like you may be referring to...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:59:31 -0500
...Front Shocks > Stabilizer Link bushings > Radius Arm Bushings > Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends > Stabilizer Bar washer plate > Radius Arm Bushing seat > > I saw...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:22:32 -0600
...Image: > > https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/RadiusArmHoleFront.jpg > > (my welding has improved some since then. ha ha.) > > Are Miguel et al talking about...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 11 May 2012 12:19:59 -0600
Im lost! The only sea's I see here in IOWA are corn and soy beans!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May...
Re: Installing front springs 2WD
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:24:53 -0800
...I've found it much easier to also remove the bolt to the radius rod (strut rod) as this prevents the control arm from...
Re: Velma is back on the road
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 06:16:38 -0600
Start spraying your nut & bolts with kroil or other super penetrating oil now!!! Especially the 3 linking your radius rod to lower control arm...
Iron-y And, Thanks Frank Condelli ! (Radius Rod Space Sleeves)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:43:00 -0700
...Part of what I'm currently doing is replacing the radius rod bushings on my '88. As some may know, the spacer sleeve is...
Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:13:38 -0400
...As part of spring replacement consider also replacing the front radius rod (strut rod to the chassis) mounts and sleeve. They are shot. You...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 25 May 2012 11:02:50 -0600
On mine looks impossible to separate due to oxidized/chemical adhesion but these others seem possible to separate! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy...
Re: '84 anti-sway now radius arm bushings now steering rack boot
Historical mailing list - Skip
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:55:28 +0000
...Re: '84 anti-sway now radius rod arm bushings Any other observations? Thank you. > > Skip > '84 Westy 1.9L WBXR Bushing discussion aside, the...
Re: Running out of castor adjustment
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:14:58 -0600
...The nuts are > almost all the way off the radius rods and still it's off by a bit. The > bushings are new, and...
Re: Velma is back on the road
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 06:19:04 -0600
...Start spraying your nut & bolts with kroil or other super penetrating oil now!!! Especially the 3 linking your radius rod to lower control arm...
Wanted: 1985-or-later front stubaxles anyone in LA area?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
...Come to think of it, I also need a set of radius rods from a POWER-steer van, to get best advantage when I...
Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:42:27 -0400
...In the meantime, I'm eyeing the bushings on the bottom side of the connection from the sway bar to the radius rod---they...
Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 5 May 2012 18:29:30 -0600
...Swapping out bad spindle/s Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7...
Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:40:57 -0400
...Sleeve, radius rod bushings, 251 407 097 - $6.95 > > Nice Westy decal sets, too! > > http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u...
Re: no sway bar = no improvement
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:50:05 -0800
...My radius rod bushings are in > surprisingly good > condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I > be checking? > > Thanks...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:26:09 -0800
...melted and combined to make a firm paste) to the threads on the radius rod itself where it passes through the bushings and sleeve...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:50:37 -0800
...common wear items and it is >> rare that anyone addresses those radius rod mounts. Yet they are so critical >> to maintain wheel alignment (caster...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 13:13:01 -0400
At 11:47 AM 5/11/2012, Alistair Bell wrote: >I used anhydrous lanolin in there to serve and protect. With or without flashing...
Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:46:14 +1300
...I have the opportunity to get stubs & radius rods from someone moving from England to NZ. Will swaybars and brakes from a nonpowered van...
Re: Broken Stabilizer Link
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:18:29 -0700
...I spent $234 total for all the anti-sway bar bushings, radius rod bushings, stainless sleeves for both those, and upper/lower control arm...
Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
...The caster angle is adjusted by the lower radius > rods. The lower control arm and radius rod mounts position the lower ball > joints and...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 20:47:29 -0400
At 07:32 PM 5/11/2012, ralph meyermann wrote: >I successfully removed pass side with only the spot weld blemish about >3-4mm...
Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:42:10 -0800
...Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS > Hi all. > > Sadly between myself and the PO, we let the radius arm bushings get > too worn...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 25 May 2012 10:04:56 -0600
You can even smell it!! Or was it the aroma of pb blaster lingering in the back seat amongst the loot!! Velma 82diesel 1...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:21:04 -0700
...FWIW, adjusting caster on passenger side, pulling rod toward front (2 turns, +/- 1/2 turn or nut to "original" position) made no difference. Hopefully...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:10:05 -0700
...Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments >> >> The original goal; align things by my "shade tree" hand so I could drive >> it= >> . >> >> Current goal: see...
Re: Radius rod question?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 11:04:57 -0400
At 10:23 AM 5/11/2012, ralph meyermann wrote: >me plenty!!! And my good next door neighbor owns the machine shop in >town...