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• 82 Vanagon tranny mount wanted PLEEZE!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Tew
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 17:39:44 -0600
  ...Dealer wants $104.70. $=( Or if there is a tried and true sub for the worn out rubber bushing in the thing, that would...
• Wanted: (Brown) Rear View Mirror & Auto Tranny Mount
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 17:48:55 -0700
  ...1) Saddle Brown rear view mirror (1) mount with bonded rubber bushing for automatic tranny (rubber must not be cracked, hardened or sagging. Please...
• Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:01:12 -0400
  ...02:48: > > > > It's possible that excess play at outboard bushings at clutch cross > > shaft are causing the noise. > > > > I had a "creaking" or...
• Re: Screech, said the front wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 04:21:50 +0000
  ...I did see a very mashed bushing... like, wasted. dont know what that bushing is called, but its the one closest to the wheel...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:35:08 -0800
  ...Another option was bootless pliable bushings from VC but I wanted to have boots. I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings...
• Front suspension bushing overhaul plus
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 9 Nov 2015 10:22:57 -0500
  ...I installed a complete set of front Powerflex bushings from T3. Once I got the hang of the suspension quirks and it all went...
• Aircooled heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:49:36 -0800
  ...I assume that's not correct, but who knows? Second, only the right side has the full schmeer of boot, spring, bushing, etc. ETKA...
• Re: Shifter bushing assembly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 10:45:36 -0800
  ...Shifter bushing assembly > Brent--just did one of those last week...The rubber assy inside the metal > shell comes out (pry with a screwdriver...
• Re: Hey Suspension Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 15:46:19 -0700
  ...How likely is this >squeak coming from the "bonded rubber bushing" and or >the spindle? Could the sound just be from the >spring/coil...
• creak clutch pedal - fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:44:46 -0700
  ...I immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was the shaft and bushing assembly wearing out/ needing lube. Of course I cursed myself for...
• Re: Maybe this is the cause of poor shifting in my air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 22:04:40 -1000
  ...If anyone disagrees with my assessment here I'd > appreciate the feedback. > > 2) The bushing through which the middle selector shaft passes, (that's...
• Re: Solving sliding door lock contact troubles.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:03:12 +0000
  ...I noticed when I installed the bushing the handle got harder to move. At first I thought the bushing was just a little to...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:52:55 -0700
  ...N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> Onwards and upwards to Whiteline UCA bushings from T3 (once my back is >> better) >> >> Neil. >> >> >> > >> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:44:42 +0100
  ...what is part # 251 798 116 A > I ordered a bunch of shifter bushings and stuff from the > dealer, and they said all these...
• Re: Gearshift lube job
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:44:54 -0800
  The shift bushing above the gas tank is where you need to get the grease. It is easy with the tank removed-I haven...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:21:17 -0400
  ...it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything, > including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods. Then > get it aligned...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:09:55 -0400
  Ken, Jake is a good guy but I too have to disagree with his statement. He sure is entitled to his opinion but the...
• removing front end stuff without jacking up?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:07:39 -0500
  ...that it's out, can I remove the radius rod nuts to check the bushings without jacking up the car? thanks, Wes 1.9l
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:27:58 -0400
  ...But real handly for your > remote starter swithc, > which has many uses. > > if you replace the bushing ..be super careful. > I use a tap...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:34:59 -0800
  I remember putting a greasy rag on the end of a stick to lubricate the bushing above the gas tank. Z ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: alignment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:28:27 -0400
  ...As Dennis notes, bushing wear makes things difficult. I have been several times when the van could not be aligned to the specs because...
• Re: squeaking noise from the spare...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:49:30 -0500
  On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, Stan Wilder wrote: > Jeff in most cases that is the suspension bushings. Its common for them > to either squeak...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:13:53 -0400
  ...Are you saying it rusted to the point that the bushing areas was flexing? Don’t bother with the PB blaster and stuff like...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:36:33 -0700
  ...to replace upper lower and inner outer balljoints and bushings including strut arm bushings for less to worry about/knowing its all good!! Any...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:40:41 -0700
  ...the end bushing. �Mine was that bad, > till I replaced it. �Wished that I could find a source for replacement > bushings because otherwise, the...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:54:03 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > > Dennis Haynes typed: > > The front strut rod bushings! > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:58:41 +0000
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• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:50:49 -0400
  ...You can't put them in upper A-arm bushings. Napa has some Lemforder ball joints.
• Re: Hiace V8s... look and weep!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:37 -0400
  ...No coolant leaks and squeaky control arm bushings. Why would I want this? - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234...
• 84 front suspension - torsion bar ? & stablizer.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:57:44 -0500
  ...Can I get this part from the vendors? I think there are some rubber bushings that have to be changed too.
• Re: Very squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:48:47 -0500
  ...It means worn bushings, which in turn means having a special press to get them in and out. A full alignment is needed afterwards...
• no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 14:56:12 -0500
  ...My radius rod bushings are in surprisingly good condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I be checking? Thanks...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:24:32 -0500
  ...The pilot shaft from the transmission passes through this bushing and into the pilot bearing. This bushing does nothing but keep the felt pilot...
• Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
  ...Determine shape of bushings. The gear end bushing is in the bellhousing on starters for transverse engine models, and in the front housing on...
• propshaft excitement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 08:00:31 -0700
  ...About this driveline vibe - I have to confess that during the bushing replacement I did on the propshaft (http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/06...
• My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:18:30 -0700
  ...3 Battery charging system OK; Alternator charging @ 14/80 Amps. (Is this OK?) 4 Front & rear shocks leaking 5 Needs front "A" arm bushings...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:48:27 -0600
  ...They will either squeek in the Summer or in the Winter even with new strut arm bushings. If they aren't split just lube...
• Why would a brand new sway bar drop link break?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:06:25 -0400
  I just finished rebuilding the entire front end of an 85 Westy including all brand new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, rack, shocks...
• Why replace? Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 07:41:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...00000000.TXT>> |Suspension squeks up front usually caused by Upper control arm bushings. | These are available aftermarket and the bentley manual gives good |instructions...
• Re: transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:00:00 EDT
  ...Also possibly the transmission shaft pilot bushing.( that fits in the fly wheel) A regular clutch job will take care of all of this...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:15:25 -0700
  ...Maybe something like this? http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/230853593/oilite_Bushing.html Looks similar to what is used in the clutch housing...
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:21:33 -0700
  ...after deciding to change my upper control arm bushings, I > finally looked up the job in my Haynes manual, to find THIS under the...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:19:21 -0500
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy that probably also needs new bushings (I'm beginning to hear funny noises) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew...
• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 21:27:17 EST
  ...I've even gone to the trouble of soaking brass bushing bearings in heated oil. The results were always the same: the motor would...
• tranny, ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 01:02:31 -0600
  ...Now I want to tackle the upper ball joints and stabilizer bushings. What am I in for? Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones" "'And...
• power steering problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:05:44 -0400
  ...anybody have experience in replacing the shaft bushing? any recommendations? mike
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 25 May 2011 22:46:51 -0700
  ...deteriorated rubber doughnuts, be prepared to > discover ugly rust in the bushing that sets spacing between the two > metal endplates. I am always prepared...
• Re: '71 Bus Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 15:26:13 -0700
  ...any of you know where I can find those doughnut sized bushings >that go under the rear spring plate and around the end of...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 14:07:31 EDT
  ...Replaced the two front-to-rear water pipes myself, front suspension bushings are next, then trans gaskets and CV boots. All said and done...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:42:03 -0500
  ...a front suspension squeak is caused by worn upper control arm bushings: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251407077 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
• Help with adjustment
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:05:42 -0600
  I just finished replacing the shift rod bushings and the ball and socket arrangement on my 91 Vanagon. All OK however reverse is giving...
• Re: Underheating and squeaks/groans
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:05:58 -0400
  ...It sometimes helps to spray lithium grease or other lubricant into the bushings in the front end for the squeaking. Not a permanent fix...
• spare tire rack problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:28:21 -0400
  ...any tricks? tire size 195/70 14 also what do people,use on the shift rod bushing at the tranny? It seems tor attract...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 11:11:46 -0800
  ...Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure > > > >.....I installed this bushing: ..... on my engine swap. (image of it > installed): > > > > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ozMqBRgLXD8/Ubu5n5CAFoI...
• Re: Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:52:20 -0500
  ...You need to slide the provided large washer over first, then the rubber bushing. Next goes the mounting bracket, another bushing and the top...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:01:32 -0700
  Can't recall who (pmailed?) me the list of parts required, and IIRC this is in the archives, but is installing new bushings etc...
• Re: Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:33:50 -0400
  Andy -- You can buy new rubber (and urethane) bushings for bugs, I would hope you can for busses too. r and r-ing the...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:54:26 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Allan Streib wrote: > First significant drive today after replacing my steering rack, strut > rod bushings, and...
• Re: 'drives like a boat'
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 23:37:36 -0600
  ...So I ordered a center pin/bushing kit and new steering box ($$$). Sounds like the problem could be one or more of the following...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:49:35 -0500
  ...Pick up a bar of Delrin at your local plastics > house, > >find a machinist and an hour later you got your bushings. (Urethane > is...