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• Suspension
  Historical mailing list - brandtam
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 11:42:12 -0800
  ...Do I need new springs to cure the sag? If so where would I get springs I haven't found them anywhere. This list...
• OP relief valve question
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 17:04:53 -0700
  The oil pressure relief valve system has a plug on the end of a spring. The plug has two ends, a flat side and...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:11:04 EST
  ...emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US writes: > > I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine > compartment. Not the...
• Re: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 21:16:03 EST
  ...they damp spring oscillations during & after road irregularities. The only things that absorbs shocks are the tires and springs. -- Seems like the beefier the...
• Re: Anyone using H&R lowering springs on a 2WD Westy?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:24:28 -0800
  Karl, The pink (lavender) colored H&R rear springs perform exactly as you describe in an unloaded van. It is worse in a Westy...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:04:11 -0800
  Scott, I'm referring to the spring encapusulated in the disc brake dust boot that aids in returning the brake piston. These can weaken...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 20:52:41 -0400
  ...They are even round! The Spring kit is from Autozone. Note the hold down pins, clips, and springs fit. Backing plates very important. Bent...
• Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
  ...If the spring > height is wrong the shocks may not perform as the designer > intended, damping > may vary at the wrong point in the...
• Cable for Pop Top Assist DONE. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:38:30 -0700
  ...w/o stock spring assist, it is of very little use on last 1/5 of lowering. Even with 90# cartridges. But.... With stock...
• Re: Quantum info?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 19:45:26 +0200
  ...Dan At least engine-wise, Audi parts should be good, 'tis the same stove! I know springs were available, me brother bought springs for...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:39:16 -0800
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/PopTopStrutCableAndSpringEtc And yes, the springs and the gas struts work together. I have a working strut (unpainted) you can...
• Re: ride heights - SHOULD I OFFER THIS?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 10:37:01 -0500
  ...These are a mild performance spring - their ride is not as hard as with the H&R springs (which are a high-performance spring...
• Re: Lifting Der Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 17:34:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Just didn't >want you too afraid you'll never see the springs again. BTW I looked My springs! My dear departed springs! But...
• Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 09:38:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Since I don't have any more spare lock parts lying around, I should >replace the spring soon. > >As I remember, the spring we...
• Re: Front Shocks Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:35:43 CDT
  ...Messing with big >springs sort of scares me. Are the McPhereson strut tools universal? you do NOT need to mess with the spring!! really...
• Re: Distributor question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:00:37 -0500
  ...2) Remove the spring as described. Put a drop of oil in the spring hole if there isn't any there already (there SHOULD...
• Re: Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 12:29:58 -0700
  ...Maybe the spring shifting was causing that > mystery clunk I’ve been hearing once in a while? > > I’ll find out as I’ve...
• Re: syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2008 12:37:17 -0700
  ...You can put the rear Syncro springs into a 2wd without unbolting the the a-arm as I have several times. You do for...
• Re: Gowesty 2wd lift spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:50:07 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me if they >> have spacers on both sides with there gowesty lift springs. >> Cheers >> Alex >> 1989 westy >> Bostig in the back...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:45:57 -0400
  ...As for the springs, just make sure the star adjuster can turn freely without the spring getting in the way. 2010/4/25, Shawn...
• FREE vanagon carat lowering springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 May 2009 11:13:18 EDT
  i have a set of FREE vanagon carat factory lowering springs from a low mileage carat (78k orig miles on vanagon).. if you want...
• Re: Mid-West Springs Re-Do
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 01:08:34 EDT
  ...I gained 2 inches of ground clearance when I had my rear springs stretched and re-tempered by Mid-West, and they came back...
• Re: VW SHOW this SUN , Englishtown, NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 03:51:07 EDT
  ...the reason was that the spring one this year, was the first time that show was held in the spring. not many people know...
• Re: Suspension Project
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 05:28:09 -0700
  In order to get the rear springs out I have found that it makes a BIG difference if the parking brake is engaged. The...
• Re: Lowering a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 10:51:26 EDT
  ...if you want more, try H&R springs, they make a kit for the vanagon.
• leaning Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Fri, 2 Jun 1995 19:12:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My mechanic says the springs are sagging. Cost to replace (VW OEM, with labor): $1,100. GULP! He says the only after market spring...
• Re: Blankety-blank CV Snaprings
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 12:10:40 +0000
  Hello Frank, You can use a pliers that is for removing external circlips or a suitable needle point pliers with a spring so that...
• AFC Measurements
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 12:48:03 -0400
  ...If I understand correctly, the spring tension regulates the amount of arm movement for the given amount of air flow through the AFC measured...
• Re: Air Lift & springs
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:34:32 -0800
  ...The simplest way is to install the air springs only. Then you'll have to go to a gas station or use an external...
• Re: How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:05:45 -0800
  ...At this point the spring has no > more travel so it can't push the piston back any farther. You adjust the > rocker arm...
• Re: slider door power lock 86-91
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:45:21 -0400
  ...This is causing the "spring loaded" effect. You can try to get these motors working. Some times it is just that the pins in...
• Ouray, CO, Bus Gathering
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...There are some great hot springs in the area - municipal hot springs in town, several hotels have their own hot springs, and just north...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:35:18 -0800
  So, is there somewhere that has replacements for the weak springs? Not a full rebuild - those often aren't - but just the springs? Dennis...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:05:24 -0400
  ...You want the ATE's and > you want them with the spring pushing the two pistons out. The spring was > added with the self...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:41:01 -0500
  At 09:55 PM 2/23/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I don't like springey original vanagons either. Scott, I'm curious - what...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
  First fitment issue are the syncro springs. Unless you carry a significant amount of weight in the rear they are too stiff and too...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 23:30:40 -0800
  Once you have used the cable spring clamp pliers you will kick yourself for not buying them long ago. They make quick work of...
• Re: Lower Vanagon Springs and Carat Body Kit
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:31:20 -0700
  To all Listees These spring sound like exactly what I am looking for. My '85 Westy has Saggy Butt disease and I want the...
• Re: Pre-LiMBO Rites of Spring Campout 5/5
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:31:48 -0400
  Richard, The real pre-rites of spring are this weekend in Greensboro, NC at EveryBus http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/eb2001/ Forecast is for...
• Re: Gas Springs was VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" highroof poptop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:59:06 -0400
  ...Gas Springs was VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" > highroof poptop > > The ones I used were from McMaster Carr. They've got quite a > variety of...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:01:42 -0400
  ...I ended up changing the spring anyways even though there are strong logical arguments that it is NOT the spring. (BTW: I sourced the...
• Re: Bumper and Door Mirror recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:11:55 -0400
  ...There is a spring that provides the ball joint tension. Corrosion freezes the part (ball thingie) the spring pushes so the tension can no...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:25:07 -0700
  ...Could be that the spring compressed maybe 1/16 inch or less, but the amount is not noticeable. The left rear spring does not...
• Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:28:43 -0500
  ...He knows he has some kind of lift springs and believes now that they are syncro rear springs. He purchased 2wd factory shocks but...
• Re: Interesting experience with my '84 Wolfburg
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:11:30 +0100
  David Beierl wrote: > VW seems to like putting batteries under seats...I'm told it can > be a warming experience if your seat springs...
• H&R Spring Ride: Test Ride RTP area
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:29:39 EST
  ...suspension on various types of road conditions with the H&R springs. I am willing to give those interested a test ride in my...
• Re: Those little springs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 23:22:55 -0400
  ...off and you needed three of them (the >covers not the springs), would they be available out there? I expect Nope. Gotta buy the...
• Re: New Coil Springs;
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:31:12 -0400
  ...7/26/07, John C... <Trvlr2001@comcast.net> wrote: > Are there any replacement springs available for 2wd ? (90) > Especially for a Westy? > Thanks, > JC... >
• Re: Westy Lean
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 9 Feb 2021 10:51:30 -0500
  85 models had taller front springs. You can raise the back with spring shims, but beware raising too high as you impact negative suspension...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:44:03 -0700
  ...Fronts have movable spring perch, I’ve raised them and added spacers on rear, 19.5” height , usual measurement . 215/75 yoko ats g15...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bingman
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:53:22 -0800
  ...So, I will > shop for new(er) front springs and various bushings (certainly my > upper a-arms, which squeak appallingly, and the anti-sway...
• Re: leaning Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 5 Jun 1995 08:22:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It's been > gradually getting lower on the left, but still handles fine with even > tire wear. > > My mechanic says the springs are sagging...
• vanagon parts in colorado springs, co
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:59:37 -0500
  from the type2 list ... > Just got back from ABC Used Auto Parts in Colorado Springs. Picked >up a set of Vanagon front seats for...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:29 -0500
  ...using the > spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses? I > always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I...
• Re: Westy Lean
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:06:20 +0000
  ...I have been looking into why grease is oozing from the CV and I found that the spring perch on the driver side was...
• VW P/N anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 18:48:48 -0700
  ...of the spring is compared with the thickness of any wire that could lodge in that groove, is I doubt I could fashion a...
• Re: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:58:59 -0500
  I think some more design is required - the tarp will pull out of the spring clamps, just when you need them most. How about...
• Re: knocking from rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:57:35 -0300
  ...This allows the spring to slide around (to a point) on the arm. I plan to remove the spring, and rebuild the bump stop...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:26 -0500
  ...The lower spring pad had been hammered to pieces allowing the spring to move around. Apparently the spring was hitting the metal and making...
• go to this link for pic- throttle spring adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:22:43 -0700
  While checking the throttle I noticed that the spring does not pull the throttle all the way back to the stop which it can...