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• Re: power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:22:19 -0700
  ...I have now replaced > the two washers/seals on the banjo fitting twice and the fluid > continues to leak at the seals. These are...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 20:29:28 -0700
  ...The washers are doing just fine. The tires seem to be ok too. The car handles a bit nicer on right turns, especially when...
• Re: Looking for Grounding Star
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:25:59 -0800
  ...doing it ever since. > > get some of those pointy star lock washers. > Install that between the metal body of the van and the wire...
• Re: Any tow bar advice?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 03:32:51 -0500
  ...this purpose.) Obtain heavy duty steel bolts, with spacer and lock washers. As an added precaution against loosening, use 2 nuts per bolt. You...
• Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:44:32 -0700
  ...We used some rubber washers to fill gap). There was a mix of imperial and metric fasteners, IIRC, that irritated. Also, I thought that...
• Re: Swivel seats -- how not to make them wobbly
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:32:02 -0500
  ...Even with the proper bushings, I have found it necessary to substitute metric nylok nuts for the stock nuts and lock washers when attaching...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:48:15 -0700
  ...held > in place with about 10 oval-head screws in dress washers? No clips, > no hidden bits? I am talking about the yellow 1...
• Re: Exhaust collector bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:34:09 -0800
  ...I have used N0122282 8x17 "Wavy Washers" 311101463 8mm (13mm Hex) Locking Hex Nut Qty 3 Collector Pipe to Cat Converter N01034510 8x45 (13mm...
• it's time to say goodbye
  Historical mailing list - Karen
  Tue, 16 May 2006 10:07:19 -0500
  ...I've moved washers and dryers, stoves, even my new refrigerator when we remodeled my kitchen. I even moved a queen sized sleep sofa...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
  ...Replace the Allen socket screws and washers preferably with stainless. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: westy middle seats, and how to install floor tracks/rails
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:30:01 +0200
  ...is screwed ON TOP of the plywood with just some large washers in between so there isn�t really any need to cut up...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:39:49 -0700
  ...Also, asked because the new plugs came with the washers, > and now I know that these are crush washers. > > So, I am going to...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:01:13 -0600
  ...Jim > On Feb 18, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > what kind of shims to use? I guess washers...
• Re: wisdom of strapping surfboard to westy roof, no rack
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sun, 2 May 2004 21:29:51 -0700
  ...handles with 3/16" long-shank aluminum > pop rivets and large > washers to distribute rivet stress > 4) put down foam pipe insulation rolls on...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:35:33 -0400
  ...kits that use a series of metal clips and bolts/nuts/washers. I don't know if they sell separate pieces. > > I hope this...
• Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:30:40 -0700
  ...Some of those small home pressure washers are rated at 2 or even >> 2.5 >> gpm- You're not supposed to run water hotter...
• Re: Lower Engine Stud Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:15:09 -0700
  ...Yes washers do come in different > grades. I have see a number of lower studs fail and that can make a mess of > the...
• Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:08:03 -0400
  ...as I understand them Euro models have E-4 headlights w/ washers, no emergency flasher switch, KPH instead of MPH, no rear side light...
• Coleman Black Cat mount for Westy & question re elec. ign. of same
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:19:46 -0700
  ...Get a metric nut to fit the knob and some washers for spacers and attach the bracket and that's it. Remove the front...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:04:06 -0500
  ...I like adding hardened washers and using lock nuts here. If the connection loosens at all the side flanges will get worn out real...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:57:50 -0400
  ...Adjusting the camber requires some large eccentric washers on the control arms to move. If they have not been moved in a long time...
• luggage rack installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:55:47 -0400
  ...Squirted caulk in the rubber washers, then put the screws in and let some caulk squirt out and made a nice bead on the...
• Re: Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:43:02 -0700
  ...High quality washers to ensure clamping load. >> Keep original bumpers. >> Larger cross beam than hidden hitch designs. >> Clears most any engine or exhaust design...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:14:49 -0500
  ...of adjusting tension on an air cooled beetle involves > removing/adding washers on the alternator. �Seems if this trick works it > would worth a...
• Re: 85 vanagon with a saggy butt
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:58:40 -0400
  ...spring seat) >and use that as a pattern to cut some washers from the vinyl >board. Try to make them fit snug. >Now install...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -0800
  ...Don't think that wittrans has any of the parts, but looks like makco may have the washers. No sign of the bearing or...
• Re: vanagons are rare....on the east coast
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:55:30 -0500
  ...literally scraped the ground clean of even any nuts, bolts or washers that might have been dropped by someone taking parts. I was told...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:12:44 +0000
  ...my 71 bus every 3,000 miles, and there were > crushable washers, a gasket, and two sizes of wrenches needed. And I > don't...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:50:15 -0400
  ...didn't fix the problem I was chasing, but my wipers and washers are now both much livelier. >Second, when the engine is warm...
• Galvanic rust protection, rust repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 12:57:15 -0700
  VW uses zinc gasket/washers between the front fenders and the unibody on the waterpumpers- A1 and up. I've noticed there are two...
• Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:12:10 -0700
  ...I also replaced the weak pop rivets for the tie down loops with SS screws, nuts, and large fender washers. This is something I...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:17:50 -0700
  ...from the dealer. > get two or three. > and the little copper washers. that way, if you > bugger up the hex-head > on the one...
• Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer -- very FISH Fishy.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:22:24 -0500
  ...If necessary to electrically isolate it, insulating washers are available (mica washer with ZnO heat-sink paste, or special heat-conductive heat-sink washer...
• Idiot Award (self)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:47:32 CST6CDT
  ...better change washers even tho engine is hot. i'm really smart so i get a baggy to protect my hand from the hot...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:15:15 -0700
  ...If you use regular 8mm nuts with split or wavy lockwashers, the heat virtually desintegrates the washers, thus making loose nuts (apropose [sic?] for...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:57:24 -0700
  ...Be sure to re-use all the spacer washers exactly as before, and apply Loctite(r) the threads of of the shaft before installing...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:47:49 -0400
  ...The armature is retained on the shaft by a couple thin washers and a circlip. There, I feel better now. Yours, David
• Re: Gasket ID?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:55:09 -0400
  ...A transmission gasket kit exits under part number 010 398 007B which includes trans oil pan gasket, oil strainer gasket, sealing washers and various...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...Grade 8 1/4-20 bolts & fender washers, avoiding the main chassis beam. Two bolts on the outside of it, two on the inside...
• Re: smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:07:34 -0500
  ...I put another new seal in there > and dressed the seal with head gasket sealant and put some washers and > lock nuts on the...
• Secure Luggage Rack Storage
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 16:15:21 -0700
  ...the holes in the footlocker, fasten the footlocker down with rubber washers and butterfly nuts on the inside of the box. The footlocker has...
• Re: Diesel to In-Line Gas Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:41:56 -0500
  ...Various nuts bolts washers probably $30 total, went back a bunch of times so I lost track 6. Mufflers exhaust pipe and clamps about...
• Re: Does a broken mirror bring bad luck?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:42:35 -0800
  ...Rather than push the hex thing back in, thread the bolt into the hole where the stud was, couple washers under the bolt head...
• Re: re. 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:49:02 -0700
  ...on opposite sides (you feel real cool turing on your window washers at every intersection for the first week!!). The only negatives driving RHD...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:04:19 -0600
  ...r > the > > > transmission, use a 2x4 with a hole in it, a large eye bolt with > washers > > > and > > > a nut and some quick links. > > > > > >
• Re: Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:21:49 -0700
  ...I then placed the tether anchors with fender (big) washers on the firewall. I would reccomend using the quick adjust kind of tethers (like...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:30:16 -0700
  ...because you are a mechanical dude, you want your pogo to ride higher, so > you put some washers in the pogo between the spring...
• Power Mirrors - refurb and parts search
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:56:20 +0000
  ...But, both of the white plastic beveled washers that go between spring and nut in the mirror mount are cracked and pretty useless. Has...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:50:57 -0600
  ...I'm having a hard time finding the drain plug crush washers - NAPA and > AutoZone didn't have anything close. I ordered some from...
• More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
  ...movement with the use of the metal doughnut seals and spring washers on both ends. (This could be the reason for some of the...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:13:05 -0600
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > If your washers are working ... that's great. > I've seen a lot of 84's where...
• Re: It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 May 2005 18:38:28 -0500
  ...Add truss head style heads (or even oval heads and SS >>> finishing washers to the mix as Lucas kindly suggested in p-mail) and...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:22:37 -0700
  ...if you push on the stalk, it activates the rear wiper. > if > you pull on the stalk, it activates the front washers and wiper...
• Re: Question about starters
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 06:31:30 EDT
  ...Am I suppose to put >washers or >something on the backs of them to prevent them from doing this? I was >planning to call...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:48:35 -0800
  ...Lower parts count (no screws and washers) and a gas-tight connection with no process sensitivity. (That is, you can fail to tighten the...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:12:52 -0700
  ...Use new bolts and nuts and washers. Once all these are done, cover it with something that will keep it free of corrosion. Put...
• Re: Tire Life? + Good Westy Syncro Tire?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:52:59 EDT
  ...I've put about 5 BIG washers on the spare carrier bolt ABOVE the spare tire carrier bracket to allow it a bit more...
• Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's"rotation"?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 09:31:55 -0800
  ...If it is still too tight you might want to try some washers on the bolts / studs between the swivel and the wheel well...
• Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 14:02:24 -0400
  ...I had to use washers since the original bolts have a built-in washer. Be sure to get replacement bolts that are 2mm (plus...
• Re: vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:04:54 -0600
  ...the grabbers edges get a bit rounded off. :) anyway, i used small stove bolts, washers and nuts to attach the cup-holders to the...