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• Re: Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 10:38:05 -0800
  ...Parts Washer I got a new 40 gallon Parts Washer, what would be the best solvent to fill it with? Thanks Adam
• Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 21:57:19 -0800
  ...Some T3's in other markets, especially in Europe got extra large windshield washer tanks because they doubled as headlight washer tanks. There are...
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:17:37 +0100
  No, the headlight washers use a separate high power pump, hence the relay for them. David, you had your headlights turned on when trying...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:58:02 -0600
  Thinking more of a lock washer, keeps tension on the bolts On Nov 17, 2016 7:35 PM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote...
• How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 20:25:10 -0800
  My TriStar has headlight washers on it but I can not figure out how to operate it. The tank is full of washer fluid...
• Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:31:31 -0800
  ...one operate the headlight washers? > > On my Caravelle fitted with Headlight washers it was operated by the windshield washer pump _only_ when the headlights...
• Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:39:02 -0400
  ...If I use a regular copper washer, I get a slow leak at the drain bolt. I want to use a hollow crush washer...
• Rear windshield washer grommet
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 23:41:31 -0400
  I didn't see a follow-up about this in response to Eric Caron's conversation about his rear windshield washer hose replacement project...
• Re: What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:56:00 -0500
  ...What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame? In replacing the windshield washer pump on my '88 Vanagon, I have misplaced the fasteners...
• copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:18:25 +0000
  Hi All.  I need a few copper crush washers for oil changes.  My local metric place only has the 1.5 mm thick copper...
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers? - The Answer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:54:23 -0700
  ...How do you operate the headlight washers? - The Answer > The answer is: > > Turn headlights on and then clean your windows. The jets that clean...
• washers
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 12:38:28 +0000
  ...When I took the vent window glass out on one side two of the pressure washers crumbled. The only supplier I have found is...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:04:19 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Stan Shapiro <mail@STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote: > What type of crush washer do you use for the oil drain plug? Where can you > buy...
• Re: CV joint - which side faces the boots ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:55:02 -0600
  ...I have had > several bolts come out without washers. > Good Day, > > Robert Keezer > 1982 Westfalia Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear - I was...
• Re: door panel pain
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 21:32:30 EDT
  ...Chrome screws with little formed chrome washers = oval head screws with finish washers. Richie
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:12:30 -0600
  ...Forward, backward, up are for the windshield wipers and washers. Down is for the rear wiper/washer. If you press down and release, it...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:49:52 -0800
  ...He says this: "There is an original relay that is to the windshield washer pump name J 31 in Haynes book. When this relay...
• Re: WindShield Washer Sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 3 Nov 2019 19:58:07 -0800
  ...VanCafes Triple Nozzle ?? > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper-washer/24156/dual-nozzle-windshield-washer-jet-?v= > > https://www.vancafe.com/211955993-3-p...
• felt washer
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:52:46 -0800
  Hi All, I bought an engine gasket set. What does the felt washer go to/used for? Jere
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:38:23 -0500
  Does this washer fit over the axle? Sometimes those are used to take up slack and prevent the CV joint from sliding on the...
• Re: eccentric washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:40:20 -0500
  Those washer are available in three different sizes. Most likely for the 2wd your arms got bent while changing the bushings or they are...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:22:25 -0400
  ...I always get a set of the larger washers when planning to do these and they are usually needed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:52:53 -0400
  ...and I can't figure out how the rear window washer works. Is it included in the regular washer/wiper handle on the steering...
• Re: Oil drain plug question
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:57:35 EDT
  ...The stock oil drain plugs which I know are flanged and use a copper sealing washer not a crush washer. Although we often ignore...
• Re: Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 19:08:24 -0400
  ...bushings and washer's > >High end shocks come with new bushings and washer's. >( Gabriel are high end? The bushings and washer's are...
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 1994 06:04:34 +0300
  I made a quick fix washer out of a matchbook cover, on the same pressure relief valve while on the road this summer. The...
• Windshield washer pump / switch?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:01:50 -0600
  ...My windshield washer has been gradually weakening over the past few weeks (jets don't shoot as high on the windshield, and it takes...
• Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:49:33 -0400
  ...I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts in the box. The...
• cheap set of square E-codes and headlight washer/squirter setup/grill/resivoir
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 11:21:53 EST
  for those of you who wanna upgrade your sucky DOT squares and get that �ber cool headlight washer/squirter setup at the same time...
• Re: Window washer troubleshooting 1987 GL 2-wheel drive Westy
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Tue, 16 May 2006 08:58:14 -0700
  The washer line seems fine, not kinked or otherwise blocked. The plug to the pump is carrying electricity (key on, pump switch off). How...
• Windshield Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:12:21 -0400
  Where can one obtain a Windshield Washer Reservoir and pump motor for 1984 7-passenger Vanagon? Thank you, John
• Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Fri, 5 Feb 2016 12:15:33 +0000
  I got a new 40 gallon Parts Washer, what would be the best solvent to fill it with? Thanks Adam
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:06:16 -0700
  ...I would heat the copper or Aluminium washers and quench them. Well, even Bob Hoover agrees (http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.ca/2006/11/vw-annealing...
• Re: eccentric washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:50:40 -0500
  ...eccentric washers > Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:40:20 -0500 > > Those washer are available in three different sizes. Most likely for the 2wd...
• Re: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:52 -0700
  And FWIW, Spoke with fellow at local Fastenal and he knew about the Belleville washer. This might be a source for this part. Like...
• head cap nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 15:13:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...no mention of washers at all. I f there were washers wouldn't they suggest coating both sides of the washer? I know that...
• Eccentric Washers/squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 13 May 2000 16:15:28 -0600
  ...The space/play between the the bushing and eccentric washers were less than spec 0.5 mm. My eccentric washers are of different sizes...
• Re: eccentric washers
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:06:52 +0000
  ...eccentric washers > Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:40:20 -0500 > > Those washer are available in three different sizes. Most likely for the 2wd...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:46:12 -0700
  Let it be known that Felder Industries has large holdings in copper washer makers and encourage the profligate use of said washers. :) alistair On...
• Re: Putting exhaust back together--question
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:30:31 -0500
  ...Trying to be perfect, I usually install one flat washer under the bolt head, and then one flat washer, one lock-washer (split style...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:13:46 -0400
  You forgot push for the rear wiper (if equipped) and push and hold to activate the rear wiper washer. On Jul 8, 2008, at...
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 08:08:19 +0000
  ...The tank is full of washer fluid and the windscreen washer > > works but not a drip out of the headlight washers. I thought they...
• CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 31 May 2025 09:46:29 -0700
  ...I tried to installed the large cupped 'washer' that I think goes on the axle side of each joint, but I couldn't get...
• Re: Misc. dumb questions (curtains)
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:17:51 -0400
  ...Can I throw my 84 westy wolfburg beige kinda loose-weave yucky fabric curtains in the washer on the gentle cycle?? Dryer?? I'm...
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 16:41:59 +0000
  ...The tank is full of washer fluid and the windscreen >washer > > > > works but not a drip out of the headlight washers. I thought they...
• Re: Quick Westy table question.. lock washer needed?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:46:26 -0500
  ...lock washer needed? > > OK, I took my rear table out of my `87 Westy for a while and I think I must have lost...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 22:13:05 +0000
  There was always doubt in my mind over the material composition of the crush washer. Early on, when I bought them from the dealer...
• distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Silliker
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:43:19 -0400
  ...One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I use to replace it? It would appear that without replacing the washer, the amount of...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:26:16 -0800
  ...How does one operate the headlight washers? Should they be wired with the windshield washer pump? The gauge is much thicker for the high...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:04:53 -0500
  ...seeking source for copper crush washers I need an M14 and M16 sized copper crush washer to reconnect the low and high side fittings...
• Can someone tell me how to remove the window washer jets?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:59:22 -0700
  I think the window washer jets on my '86 Syncro are clogged. I would like to remove them, but I can't figure out...
• Re: Clean your washer jets and don't remove them.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 09:14:41 EDT
  ...The deposits which are constricting the openings are calcium carbonates which precipitate over time when minute amounts of washer fluid evaporates at the opening...
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:54:49 -0600
  ...Will the narrow lock washers cause the wheel to > distort? Horace, Me again. Remove the two little bolts and toss them in your nuts...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:49:13 EDT
  ...it is > common >for thicker washer to be required with replacement bushings. This is > important >for the Syncros as the cast arms do not...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:09:07 -0400
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through one hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:19:17 -0500
  I've also noticed on my mine (presumably the way they are designed to work) that the rear washer, once engaged, will continue to...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:21:23 -0400
  I would rather have the design for the SKF bearing and fender washers. Rather than the VW part requiring lots of money. I mean...
• Cylinder Head Washer source
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:02:18 -0500
  ...Anyone know where I can find a source for the cylinder head washers on a type IV 2.0L. Mine are too rusted for...
• Re: 85 Westy front left antenna missing rubber grommet?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:21:11 -0400
  ...should have a rubber washer. Mine's loose and before I tighten it I wanted to know if it needs a ubber washer or...
• Re: Drain Plug Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 14:14:22 -0400
  Should be copper washers. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave Baker Sent: Saturday, July 27...