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• Report on brake work
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 05:16:55 -0500
  ...Had the foresight (amazing for me) to use some duct tape to contain the springs, which pop out with the brushes when you cut...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:43:16 -0700
  ...hanging from the tree above the drive. >>> I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the gravel and >>> gives it a...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:15:12 -0500
  The washers are upside down, the cup should face away from the rubber. Hard to tell from the picture but the rotors should be...
• Gabriel Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:12:02 -0500
  ...The stock shock bolt is 4" long on the top, so I added 2" inch longer bolt, with 4, 12mm washers to the inside...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:57:09 -0800
  I'm pretty happy with my 2wd setup - GoWesty lift springs all around; Bilstein HD shocks up front; Syncro OME shocks in back + chromoly...
• Re: Slider Hinge -- LONG, REALLY WAY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:36:10 -0700
  ...Again, the spring slides over/around that seal, so I had to trim down the outside diameter of those washers. Assembly Hinge on correct...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 May 2011 20:14:44 -0700
  ...Typically a spring branch or even a spring head would be diverted to a cistern. The bleach was added periodically to the cistern. I...
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:03:21 -0500
  ...My experience with an oversized plug and one, then 2, washers lasted only a few oil changes. The solution I did was as Zoran...
• Re: Rad R&R procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 15:06:06 -0400
  ...Do Not Forget these washers when putting it back together. You support the radiator up against the upper bracket and shove the lower bracket...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:36:18 -0700
  ...hanging from the tree above the drive. > > >I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the gravel and > > >gives it a...
• Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:54:41 -0800
  ...I find that Bubba failed to attach 11 of 12 serrated-sided lock washers on the joint bolts, and it appears that he used...
• exhaust and valve noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:01:59 -0400
  ...do others have this setup? What exactly are these diaphragm springs?? I have just used some bolts, nuts and washers from my FLAPS. I...
• Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 16:22:00 EST
  ...This is how "spring" or "warpy" washers work to lock fasteners.. here we use the wheel as the "spring". If you don't get...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:30:08 EDT
  ...I went through mine a year or so ago, see my _Vanagon Westy Suspension, Steering, Brake Overhaul_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/springs.htm...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:34:51 -0700
  ...I recently on my last two wbx rebuilds have switched to using some 8mm all thread in stainless steel with stainless lock washers and...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:09:57 -0500
  ...I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the gravel and gives it a nice soft texture. What I hate is...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:27:41 -0400
  ...12.9. > > When selecting fasteners, nuts, bolts, and washers need to be matched. > No sense having strong bolts if the washers dish out letting...
• Notes on mud flap installation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:16:09 PDT
  ...The front flaps are secured to the edge of the fender with spring clips. These went on pretty easy but I did have to...
• 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...
• Overland Big Brakes-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:25 -0600
  ...I "added" two (2) washers as spacers of about 3mm, between the carrier and caliper, which center the rotor in the caliper. Two washers...
• Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 11 May 2012 20:38:32 -0400
  ...They call them "wavy washers". VC specifies several places that they are used but Bentley 26.9 shows them on one of the bolts...
• 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: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:29:13 -0500
  ...hanging from the tree above the drive. >I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the gravel and >gives it a...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 00:24:01 -0600
  ...I took the shocks out, installed the spring compressor and compressed a spring, then took out the bolt that holds the inner end of...
• 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: 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: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:51:47 -0700
  Man, I been trying flat washers, star lockwashers. Had to buy some Permatex solvent to clean that red stuff off the surfaces -- stuff didn...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:19:21 -0400
  ...due to bolt stretch and the washers crushing. Maybe a good fix is to use the spring loaded exhaust bolts used on other cars...
• brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 21 May 2009 10:50:03 -0800
  ...Got everything apart just fine, I'm good at taking things apart! Laid out all my parts next to the old, compared old springs...
• 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: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:03:57 -0800
  ...syncro suspension will get you a little more height..........if you want more stiffness than stock.........then you'd want syncro.org springs or...
• Re: Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:52:20 -0500
  ...The special tool is to keep the torsion spring in place so it doesn't pop out and injure you. You don't need...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:45:13 -0700
  ...hanging from the tree above the drive. >> > >I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the > gravel and >> > >gives it a...
• Re: Muffler Replacement Notes - 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 17:39:25 -0500
  ...There is 5 special washers, that act as springs, and one special washer made of what looks to be cast iron, on each bolt...
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:10:30 -0700
  ...My experience with an oversized plug and one, then 2, washers lasted only a few oil changes. I'll just add a great mod...
• SV: Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs-longish
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:46:15 +0100
  ...distance blocks between the coil and body! Larry wrote about nylon washers and that may be the only solution but I would think that...
• Re: Front washer problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 18:20:24 -0800
  ...steel washers and strips of stainless steel to augment the bolts holding on the broken edges of the tank. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA...
• Changing Syncro front springs (was: Control arm bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:52:53 -0800
  ...Power brush all the metal washers to remove corrosion. If they are pitted, replace them. Do not use a $29.95 coil spring compresser...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...2 shock absorbers 2 coil springs Drive joint boots with fasteners CV Boot Kit, front outer, Syncro 1 spring strut and rubber buffer Gearbox...
• Re: 84 Westy Rebuild update/questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:58:28 -0600
  ...Be very careful to keep up with all nuts, bolts, spring washers etc. etc. If you're going to ship the engine, locate a...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 05:57:40 -0800
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great > additions and I’m looking forward to using them. > > > > Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:06:03 -0700
  ...On 9/6/2013 6:51 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Man, I been trying flat washers, star lockwashers. Had to buy some > Permatex...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:31:02 EST
  ...I took the shocks out, installed the spring compressor and compressed a spring, then took out the bolt that holds the inner end of...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:50:55 EDT
  ...if you pull on the stalk, it activates the front washers and wiper. as for installing a jumpseat in a westy, i was going...
• Re: Radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:36:21 -0400
  ...There are little washers under those bolts that hold the wire, and they bounce and are hard to find... Once you get everything cleared...
• Re: Slider Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:50:30 -0500
  ...was the spring. Everything else I needed was cobbled together from stuff at a pretty good hardware store – o-rings, neoprene washers, some nylon...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 02:01:47 -0400
  ...On one of my vans, I augmented the stiffness by taking the bolts out and stuffing several rubber washers into the existing (new) bushings...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Pogue
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:09:32 -0500
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great > additions and I’m looking forward to using them. >> >> Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:17:42 -0500
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great additions and I’m looking forward to using them. >> >> Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 95 16:13:28 EDT
  ...BTW, I say peel off all/as much as you can of the undercoating first with spring steel scraper putty knives, it will save...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 12:05:10 -0700
  ...Got everything apart just fine, I'm good at taking things apart! Laid out all my parts next to the old, compared old springs...
• Re: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:11:32 -0400
  ...Does anyone have the PN for the nuts and spring washers? Chris On 10/23/07, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: Very good...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:36:34 -0700
  ...I tried tensioning it all the way until the >> spring was smashed flat, that didn't work; I backed it off a bit to...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - B
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:57:40 -0700
  ...perhaps it will be a little more springy than expected, but not hugely. Really, the weight of the top and the friction of the...
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:04:14 -0500
  ...or "anonymous" In *V*anagon *W*esty love, light, & laughter, Jay Springfield MO '87 Westy 343k miles TC wrote: > This is a good point...
• tents
  Historical mailing list - rob passehl
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:41:42 PDT
  ...The front flaps are secured to the edge of the fender with spring clips. >These went on pretty easy but I did have to...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...2 shock absorbers > 2 coil springs > Drive joint boots with fasteners > CV Boot Kit, front outer, Syncro > > 1 spring strut and rubber buffer > > Gearbox...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 22:36:02 -0700
  ...I tried tensioning it all the way until the >>> spring was smashed flat, that didn't work; I backed it off a bit to...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
  ...Use good clamps, spring or crimp. For the hose that connects to the oil cooler feed you will find that it is likely the...