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• Re: 90 Carat doorspeakers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 08:39:00 -0500
  ...I have some finishing washers from the gunwales of an Old Town Canoe(stainless) that will look decent and should support the load with...
• Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 May 2003 06:02:50 EDT
  In a message dated 5/10/2003 11:37:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Frank, since all bearings eventualy...
• 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: Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:00:34 +0000
  ...Is it flat > - use grade 12.9 hex bolts, hardened washers, loctite & a torque wrench at > 32 ft/lbs. > > Thinking back it's possible...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:53 -0500
  ...In order for these bolted >> connections to work the nut and if used washers need to be matched. The >> nut >> has to be strong...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:17:42 -0500
  ...well have the same result. > > Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots. > > Alistair > >> On Dec 30, 2016, at 8:40...
• Re: 1.9l alternator bracket query
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:58:10 -0500
  ...These studs, nuts, washers need to be property class 10.9. The mounting surface needs to be as flat as possible. The failure stared...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 95 16:13:28 EDT
  ...My '86 Quantum had zinc (I think) washers bolted between the body and front fenders for much the same reason, I believe. Seems along...
• Re: The Bus Depot Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Sat, 29 May 1999 09:37:09 -0700
  ...It will become clear how the bolt and nut/washers are to be installed on the mudflap when you do. Hope this helps, - - George...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:30:46 -0800
  ...I'm having a hard time finding the drain plug crush washers - NAPA and AutoZone didn't have anything close. I ordered some from...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:33:18 -0700
  ...I'll just stack washers and use a bolt. > > -Craig
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:59:40 -0400
  ...in the fore-and-aft direction (it's equipped with eccentric washers to adjust the end in or out, thus controlling camber). The lower...
• Re: jump set installation in camper van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:45:07 -0700
  ...Suitably sized washers with matching nuts and bolts can be substituted. > 2. From other posts I have gotten the impression that a preferred way...
• seats
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 01:31:53 -0400
  ...Also, you can easily stack washers between the seat and its bracket to alter the height and angle of the base. The best seats...
• Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:47 -0800
  ...The bottom piece uses three screws and three larger fender > style washers. > > JFF > > On Feb 17, 2008, at 5:42 PM, neil N wrote...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:43:18 -0400
  ...Auto Zone sell small plastic cases/organizers with nuts, bolts and washers; Pep Boys sells them individually, they have a large selection. And down...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:07:08 -0300
  ...into the switch housing . > > the depth is adjusted with the sealing washers.. > too deep and the back up lights won't shut off , > not...
• Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:26:21 -0500
  ...I opted to get some big washers to act as shims or spacers so that the rack would mount flat without any stress on...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:04:54 -0800
  ...accumulator that leak fuel underneath the > vehicle and those #@$%& copper crush washers everywhere, pretty much > one-time use only. > However the CIS fuel pumps...
• Re: was Camp stove input requested now Weekender Ice Box
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:54:14 -0800
  ...My favorite is the Swedish version with the four 7" round headlights with washers. Its easily the best looking Vanagon front ever! Jake On...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - B
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:57:40 -0700
  ...And probably quicker. > > The kit includes large fender washers that go on both sides of the > hole in > the poptop, and they would cover...
• Re: sliding door fix?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:45:17 -0500
  ...My >> fix >> was to use three washers, split and re-flattened onto the end of the >> sheath. That gave me enough tension for the...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:40:14 -0700
  ...Star washers. Do NOT use between terminal and ground surface > unless absolutely necessary to cut through paint or something. If > they heat up it...
• Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:31:06 -0700
  ...Swap Away and EMPI carry "adapter" washers but still not a perfect match IMHO. BenT
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:40:36 -0800
  what kind of shims to use? I guess washers right? thanks On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM, Scott Daniel Foss < scottdaniel...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:06:45 -0500
  ...a puller you can use a threaded rod with nuts and washers on >> one side of the pin and on the outside of the...
• Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:11:02 -0800
  ...Only to find that the panel was held in place by eight or so oval-head screws in dress washers. All that needed to...
• Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  August 31, 1990
  ...3.9 liter (4.3 quart) 9.0 liter (9.5 quart) w/ headlite washers Rear: 1.0 liter (1.1 quart) Recommended Solvent...
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 13:38:19 +0600
  ...It consited of a 3/8" bolt and a 2 washers. One washer was cut to make a "C" shape, while the other is...
• tents
  Historical mailing list - rob passehl
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:41:42 PDT
  ...to act as a spacer instead >of using the stock bolts/washers. > >I wonder what I should do about the stock mud flap that...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:55:20 -1000
  ...a small screw too ..like 6 mm screw or stud ) star washers on the front turn signal housings. but yeah...Connections ..it's very...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:46:00 -0400
  ...necessity, but how many other considerations are there? Stainless > nuts, > bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after > installation? > I have a...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 17:55:26 -0800
  ...Also some large washers (possibly plastic) #29 on fiche. 401, 401A, 402, and the mysterious #27 are simple pieces of angle iron that could...
• Re: this is not the forum
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 07:51:24 -0700
  ...fan finally comes on, or b) why my windshield wipers and washers operate only when they feel like it (and seemingly never when there...
• Re: this is not the forum
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:57:49 -0400
  ...fan finally comes on, > > or > > b) why my windshield wipers and washers operate only when they feel like it > (and seemingly never when there...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:58:42 -0500
  ...sodium valve idea > <the first spare tire powered windshield wipers..> > > I believe you meant 'washers'........ > > Mike B > . > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bostig Eng" <syncrolist@BOSTIG...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:56:24 -0500
  ...Rather than the grease, I like to use felt washers that install under the cable connection on the terminal. They are specially made for...
• Re: Middle Seat Mod - Vanagon GL (rear seat and seatbelt question)
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 22:40:43 EDT
  ...drilling through the floor and using heavy duty bolts and large washers. Look closely down there. Notice that area of the floor where your...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:12:03 -0800
  ...Most of the add-on installations I have seen as well as the one I put in used large heavy washers on the backside...
• Re: Replacing Thermostat... and gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:18:31 -0400
  ...M6 X 20 X 1.0 and washers. I like to use stainless here. You shouldn’t need to bleed the system after this...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:07:22 -0800
  ...need to buy 1/4" j-channel (or use screws and washers) You'll also need to move the rear bench seat catch posts...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:23:02 -0500
  ...I went to fastenall and asked for the best hex-headed replacement bolts they could sell me and nord-lock two-piece lock washers...
• Re: which direction for the plates? Re: (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:13:03 -0400
  In that case, is there any reason not to use washers of the same size? That way I could even use stainless... -Wes '84...
• HOW TO CLEAN YOUR LUGGAGE RACK a step by step procedure
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 20:08:47 -0400
  ...Take remaining screw to metric fastener store and purchase many stainless steel phillips head machine screws of the same thread and large washers. Use...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:49:43 -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...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:23:42 -0600
  ...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to a zip lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, switches, sun...
• Re: Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 07:13:26 -0600
  ...bolts to get > the balance right, or add or remove lead washers in certain parts of the > propeller. > > But i have no idea how...
• transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 10:15:31 -0500
  ...you could use a smaller bolt with some large beefy washers. i built mine out of pine from shipping crates. i have pulled complete...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer-Piece with tab!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:02:11 -0400
  ...There is a key thrust > surface and there needs to be three washers between the thrust plate and flywheel shoulder. > Three is important as...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:07:05 -0800
  ...get to the inside of the bearings and oil the felt washers that supply oil to them.� Don't get oil on the commutator...
• Easy outs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:58:31 -0800
  ...a 1/4-20 bolt and nut and aluminum spacers and washers to make the 1/4-20 ACT like an 8mm. Then I...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 12:59:11 -0700
  ...and bolts and bought all stainless steel bolts nuts, locks and washers and even replaced the metric allen head cap screws. that,coupled with...
• Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 21:46:56 EDT
  ...I thought I could > use some large washers to distribute the weight around > the chipped off pieces on the center sections but how > do...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:53:50 -0400
  ...My old hardware >> >> had >> >> > flat washers; the ones in the kit are cupped. Does the concave side >> of >> >> the >> >> > washers point toward the bushing...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 May 2009 05:43:00 EDT
  ...BTDT too many times before I learned the WHOLE story ! Those washers are SPECIAL and hard to find but they are out there ! >>>>Re...
• Re: RED LIGHT!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 02 Apr 95 20:47:39 CDT
  ...be careful of the screws and washers (that hold the braided wire part of the brush) .. they are easy to lose! joel
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:18:40 -0800
  ...Also some large washers (possibly plastic) #29 on fiche. 401, 401A, 402, and the mysterious #27 are simple pieces of angle iron that could...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:02:02 -0500
  ...Earlier cars (optional) and busses (Original equipment) had dealer and aftermarket washers that operated with a hand pumped bellows-type switch or knob. Many...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 08:10:37 -0400
  ...into the switch housing . >> >> the depth is adjusted with the sealing washers.. >> too deep and the back up lights won't shut off , >> not...
• STEBRO 1.9 Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:46:24 EST
  ...The muffler will come with an integral tailpipe, mounting bracket, special sleeved doughnut gasket, stainless steel flange bolts, nuts, and washers and a lifetime...