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Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms - PICTURES ANYONE???
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:03:19 EST
...They manufacture longer and wider arms for Type 1's. There's a number of other companies producing something similar. Look in any recent...
Re: skylight flex arm repair
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 21:45:45 -0700
Epoxyed regular button on the arms in place of the little worn out wheels per a list suggestion. So far so good and that...
Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:11:02 -0500
...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires Hey Chris, I am running 235/75/15 BFG muds on SA 15" steel wheels and...
Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:12:14 -0400
Neil, Are you talking about new wiper arms which go on the shafts external to the van? If so, first thoroughly clean the splines...
Removing Wiper Arms
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 05:30:00 -0800
...BTW, if anyone has sources for those wiper arms with the wing on them, let me know! I could use a couple... : ) Chris ________________________________________________ PeoplePC...
Re: Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:30:14 -0500
The Syncro upper arms are cast and the bushing is a tight fit. No welding there. Only on the stamped steel arms which are...
Re: lifters for new engine?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:39:08 -0500
...Stock W/ 1.1:1 W/1.25 Rhino Ratio Rocker Arms Intake .330 .363 .423 Exhaust .317 .349 .396 Duration ? ? ? Grinder: Web-Cam...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Ron Salmon
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 06:06:00 +0000
I am having trouble getting my skylight vent arms to stay in the track. They do not seem to have any lip on them...
Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:41:40 -0400
...Lesson learned-use Locktite on the wiper arms and don't crank them down so tight. David Clarkson 1990 Westy (237k) -----Original Message----- From...
removal of rear trailing arm?
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:25:46 -0400
Any Ideas? Dave wrote> I have attempted to get the rear trailing arms off of the van. I've been trying for two days...
Re: skylight flex arm repair
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 23:54:31 -1000
>Epoxyed regular button on the arms in place of the little worn out wheels per a list suggestion.< you mean like buttons from a...
Re: favorite bumper stickers
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:06:59 +0000
"You can't hug your children with Nuclear Arms"
Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:34 -0400
Larry, et al, >> The power windows seem to be the Armstrong type. I'm also a little skeptical about the "climate control" << But it...
Re: BenT VW items
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:24:46 -0600
...easier to install... > > injectors > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878 > > and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires...
Quality hand tools
Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 11:05:58 -0400
Another good source of hand tools is http://www.armstrongtools.com
Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 02:30:21 +0100
Volks, Would it be possible to use two rear trailing arms to make one longer unit? This would maybe be easier, cutting the stock...
Re: BenT VW items
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:59:11 -0700
...As far as the 1.25 rocker arms I know that they will give the valves a better lift which means better exhaust flow...
Re: Lower ball joint tricks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:22:22 -0800
...I kinda think it doesn't matter too much which lower arms they have these days, as long as all the parts all match...
Needing Lift Mechinism for 1985 Vanagon poptop roof
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Thu, 31 May 2012 08:43:17 -0700
...I understand I can use a 1984-1990 item, � Its the horizontal bar and the side arms that bolt into the fiberglass roof and...
Re: received no posts since March
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:30:31 +0000
...John, are your wiper arms stripped or just beat up? On Wed, Jul 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM <lauterba@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I...
Re: Wiper Arms
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:23:57 -0500
...Wiper Arms >Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:07:06 -0700 > >A good yank - I just removed and replaced mine on my '87, took...
16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:01:31 -0500
I understand to mount REALLY big tires on your syncro you need to upgrade rear trailing arms to 16" type. Where do I get...
Re: Late lower control arms
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:11:58 -0700
Suspension pRon -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
Re: Late lower control arms
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:04:23 -0600
...They also said >> that older control arms are made from sheet metal. I've yet to find >> sheet metal control arms on my '84...
Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
Sun, 12 May 1996 13:07:40 -0700 (PDT)
...then get some 71 trailing arms with all of the disk brake stuff on it. machine down the inner bearing rid on the arms...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:29:59 -0700
Since almost all the Vanagons with stamped metal arms were manual steering while almost all the cast arm ones had power steering, I'd...
Re: Wiper Arms
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 23:11:33 +1200
C'mon, man... you uncap beer bottles with your teeth, don't you?
Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:03:54 -0400
Um, what are you changing the trailing arms to? This is new to me as are most things Vanagon related. mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From...
Re: Cup Holder replacements
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 4 May 2006 09:46:55 -0400
...The better design is with the rigid arms and the little tabs to snug your beverage. Just my $.02. YMMV -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue...
Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:15:49 -0500
...RE: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: "'pokey@vanagon.org'" <pokey@vanagon.org>, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com > >FYI, I...
Re: BenT VW items
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:55:20 +0000
...easier to install... > > injectors > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878 > > and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires...
Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:47 -0700
...One (1) clamshell, and two (2) curvy metal arms. Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy things to keep the curvy metal arms from...
Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:19:11 -0500
...Eric tabe johnson wrote: >Hi All, > >High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available >for our vehicles. Do they...
Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 18 May 2007 05:35:59 -0500
...I have an 87 Audi 4kq up on jackstands and missing its control arms, strut towers etc. and have a gentlemen interested in purchasing...
Re: VAG Internal Instructions Underbody Wax and Preservation
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:43:06 -0400
...wax preservation for the Vanagon rear trailing arms (and > pre-mid-88 syncro front lower control arms), but it does not show the > Vanagon...
Re: no offense
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 30 Jul 2004 22:21:52 -0500
>Why do Italians wear gold chains?? > so they know where to stop shaving. Italians shave their arms?? :)
Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:53:58 -0500
FYI, I don't think you can even get 30x9.5x15 in with the stock arms. Tirerack specs says that the BFG AT in...
Re: Wiper arm differences
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 2 Feb 2020 12:05:07 -0800
...Ab > On Feb 2, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > > Alistair: > > I bet your arms are different lengths...
Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:02:55 -0700
It's my understanding that the arms are soft (pot) metal, the knurled shafts are hard.� As you install and tighten the nut, the...
Re: Wiper Arms
Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:07:06 -0700
...Markus pete owsianowski <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Hope this isn't too trivial: > > I can't seem to budge the wiper arms on my...
front end woes
Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
Fri, 21 Oct 1994 08:37:40 -0700 (PDT)
...After hefting it, I have decided that if I can get away with replacing only the trailing arms, I will be way ahead of...
Re: minivan opinions from HONDA-L
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Jan 95 16:40:22 gmt
...you don't have to hunch over to >>shift gears; your arms aren't spread out wider than your chest when >>you make a...
Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:50:38 -0700
...Then once wiper arms are stopped, remove and reposition to where you want it to park. Then run them again. Unless there is another...
Re: /syncro/ tires
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:17:16 -0400
Yea, 16" trailing arms is the ticket. At 02:06 PM 10/23/97 -0300, you wrote: >>Wow. So this is 2" taller tire...
85-86 Spindle Compatibility
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:50:45 -0400
...It had the cast lower control arms though. That seems strange in itself. The real question I have though, is if the spindle from...
Re: More Captain Chairs questions
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Apr 2000 08:13:05 EDT
In a message dated 4/30/00 1:11:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, russellkai@hotmail.com writes: << The arms on the captains chairs...
Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:13:07 -0400
Here's another one for the collective wisdom (thanks for all the help with removing my trailing arms--the Sawzall made short work of...
Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:54:20 -0700
...Lesson learned-use Locktite on the > wiper arms and don't crank them down so tight. > > David Clarkson > 1990 Westy (237k) > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
Need used part
Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:29:49 EDT
Hello- Sometime this last winter while working on my van I decided to paint the rusty wipers arms. I figured remove the arms sandblast...
Re: how to bend afm sweeper arms?
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 16:14:50 -0500
...Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne wrote: >How does one bend the sweeper arms on the AFM without screwing them up? >Can I take the moving...
Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:13:58 -0400
Greetings Collective Wisdom, I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger wheels & tires, and the only things in my way now...
Re: BenT VW items
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:46:54 -0700
...we installed later on a set of 1,25 rocker arms from Marco on both engines... - it's even better... idle is smoother... - we...
Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:49 -0500
Jeff, take the arms off and take them to a local machine shop. They can press the old bushings out, press in the new...
FS: Trailing Arms
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:37:50 +0000
I've got the two rear trailing arms available from an 87' Syncro. I believe they are all the same. If not, I'm...
Re: Replacement steering wheels
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 05:48:47 +0200
...My Syncro is of the Armstrong type now, as I do not have power steering, and will be worse this summer, as I am...
sorry for typos
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:25:36 -0500
sorry for the typos in my last post but I had a squirming 10 month old in my arms [text/html]
rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:51 EDT
...I was reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is no longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with...
Re: Sway bar link?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:24:19 -0700
...The little vertical bar that slides over the end of the anti-sway bar, right ? And you have stamped lower control arms, ala 80...
Re: REAR CONTROL ARMS
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:28:20 -0700
...I had a scrap yard sell me two rear control arms. The yard could not get the two main hinge bolts out, so they...
Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:47:08 -0800
David Marshall wrote: > > Volks > I have been looking at installing Syncro 16" rear trailing arms for the > longest time in my Syncro. For those...