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• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -0500
  ...Best results for the heads would be to replace those nuts and make sure the washers are the proper extra thick through hardened type...
• Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:43:01 -0700
  ...I also put lock washers on mine. transaxle and engine still connected after 1,000 miles. :-) I'm not sure if the waterboxer is...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:03:45 -0600
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> > >> > what kind of shims to use? I guess washers right? >> > >> > thanks >> > >> > On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM, Scott...
• Re: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:59:47 -0700
  ...As well as followed the advice from others below=adjusted the tube, linkage, added and removed washers and spacers, etc...None seemed to work...
• Re - Electrical Leak proble
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  20 Jun 1995 14:41:20 -0700
  ...Be sure to use lock washers when you reinstall the slave cylinder least it come loose and strand you without a clutch (as my...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:33:22 -0800
  ...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: Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 09:50:28 -0800
  ...kitchen sink. > My Van has mag wheels. > My Van has windshield washers. > My Van has a great engine. > My Van has a great transmission...
• Re: 88GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:37:42 -0800
  ...Even the splash guards are painted with the silver POR 15 and used stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. That work is worth more...
• Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:58:25 +0200
  ...The cover is held down with these funny nuts that have their own, unique serrated washers. The worst thing about pulling the 2 halves...
• shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:36:18 -0400
  ...is there an adjustment in the Clutch Slave mechanism? or do I just put more washers between the slave bracket and the Starter motor...
• Re: Warning about KYB front shock hardware
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:36:02 -0700
  ...the front of Vanagons come with cheap rubber bushings and metal washers, and the instructions clearly state to NOT re-use the old ones...
• Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -0700
  ...The differential has clearly been re-done before (the spring washers are missing from under the five bolts holding the pinion cover plate, and...
• The Ulimate How to Mount Racks on Westies
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:38:57 -0800
  ...Stainless mounting hardware, with neoprene and stainless washers, would then pass through both the inner reenforcement plate and the outer "rain gutter rail". This...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 16:05:45 -1000
  ...Don't forget to put the pins through the channels *before* you put the washers on (unless they're just the right size to...
• Re: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:56:33 -0500
  ...It > probably cost me $10-$15 for a whole bag-full of nuts, bolts & washers. > As they were not specially marked, I assume they...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:32:50 -0700
  ...But it was held to the door with machine screws sitting in cup washers, riv nuts to accept screws in the stock holes in...
• Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:05:28 -0400
  ...clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing. What else should I order if I want to have all...
• Re: Coleman Black Cat mount for Westy & question re elec. ign. of same
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:20:47 -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: Will someone repost this to type2
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 16:23:18 -0500
  ...New Banjo Bolts $6.85, New copper sealing washers $2.85 each, The large banjo hose connectors are expensive and you need the ones...
• Re: Looking for Grounding Star
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:00:40 -0600
  ...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: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 22:18:55 -0400
  ...We have all experienced the annoying out-spray that can happen when one of the washers becomes old and compressed, either on the nozzle...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:09:19 +0000
  ...The used VW boot. > > > Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps. > Why don’t replacement boots last on my van...
• Re: Misc Questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 17:39:59 -0300
  ...I took mine to a laundromat and used the big tumble washers - worked great. and a trick I learned on this list is when...
• Re: Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:24:52 CST
  ...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: Radiator fans and Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:45:21 -0700
  ...the plastic cover of the upper connection, removed the bolt, fittings, washers and all, and changed the site to the approximately 5" lower "hole...
• Re: Cause of the white corrosion deposit around a battery?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:20:10 -0700
  I have used the felt washers under the battery terminals for years, replacing them when they dry out. I also spray the terminals and...
• More Digifant testing, "Das Boot"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:09:23 -0600
  ...The metal Digifant protective housing under the seat has plastic washers to keep it off the body of the van at the top. The...
• Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 31 May 2004 10:22:55 +0100
  ...Clean or preferably replace the bolts and washers. Refit the strap. Coat ends and surrounding areas with Vaseline or copper-based grease. Job done...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:16:30 -0700
  ...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: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 20:15:28 -0400
  ...they usually have two thin washers on the bottom of them ... if those get crooked or jammed or out of place pulling that shaft...
• Re: Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 17:37:46 -0800
  ...My Van has windshield > > washers. My Van has a great engine. My Van > > has a great transmission. My Van has a > > current state inspection...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:11:05 -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: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 06 Dec 94 20:06:41 CST
  ...cause all the old bolts will likely break. ;) you'll need to make sure you have NEW bolts, washers, nuts, and new gaskets. and...
• Yakima Deals AND How to Mount it on a Westie!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 09:52:58 -0900
  ...Stainless mounting hardware, with neoprene and stainless washers would then pass through both the inner reenforcement plate and the outer "rain gutter rail". This...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:52:19 -0700
  ...Yes washers also come in differing grades. As for the bracket studs, >>>> the nuts should match the grade of the stud. >>>> >>>> Dennis >> >>
• Re: AC to R134--more struggle, more cost, more questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 May 2008 21:44:24 -0500
  ...Seems there would need to be some big washers > under the screws to go in the square slots in the ducts, or that the...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:13:36 -0700
  ...has anyone worked out the torque specs for the various flavors of oil plug gasket/washers? Bentley shows 18 ft/lb for the plug...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:17:45 -0400
  ...I think you can buy >spacer washers if you want; or, you could probably build up >thicknesses of cardboard or something to achieve the...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:26:54 -0400
  ...The used VW boot. >> >> >> Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps. >> Why don’t replacement boots last on my van...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:59:44 -0500
  ...The T3 kit is > complete with the washers and sleeves so less parts to get. > For the lower control arm bushing again the design...
• Vanagon 5 Cylinder Engine Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:21:14 -0700
  ...mount--mounts are Audi 100 parts and aren't included--has washers under it, I'm spacing mine down another .25" than necessary as...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 22:41:15 -0800
  ...Took two #10 pan head >>> stainless machine screws and pooked them through the floor and used ss >>> fender washers and ss nylox nuts and...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 18:22:35 -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...
• Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:07:30 -0700
  ...I removed the transmission front mounting , clean bolts ,studs, washers, any point of contacts, I make them bare metal, used deoxit D5 and di...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 May 2009 08:21:53 -0500
  ...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: noise SOLVED. Now need to Helix-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:38:40 -0500
  ...Be sure > to > > use the proper hardware here, PC 10.9 and those thick through hardened > > washers were used for a reason. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original...
• Re: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:50:10 -0500
  ...INGREDIENTS 2 Washers (251-411-043) 1 Nut (N-011-010-11) 1 Spacer Sleeve (251-411-047) 2 Bushings, Strut bar (251-411...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:25:24 -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...
• Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:28:36 -0500
  ...Works - Radio, All lights, Dimmer, Cigarette lighter Doesnt Work - Wipers, Washers, Power Mirror Adjustment, Auxilary Heater, Air Conditioner, Dash fan (pushes defroster). It was...
• Re: Westy Rear Shoulder Belts
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:55:31 -0400
  ...I wouldn't put them amywhere else without engineering a good bracket and using appropriate bolts and washers. I ran up to the dealer...
• Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:14:51 -0600
  ...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: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:04:45 -0700
  ...Put new lock washers > on the CV joints, yep. I'm guessing the bellhousing is different? > Input shaft the same? > > Thanks, > > Will in Alaska...
• Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
  ...fiberglass rally driver's seat x 4-jet wiper arm-mounted washers - Bonrath x South African grill set w/inner headlights South African bumpers...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:54:11 -0600
  ...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: this is not the forum
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 08:14:50 -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: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:02:34 -0500
  ...check also for star washers and tight, clean, crimps and connections at all grounds. the wire at the alternator output may a bit short...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 09:00:01 -0500
  ...van with all sorts of metric screws, bolts nuts hose clamps, washers, etc. It prolly weighs 15# or better, but I consider it "comfort...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:43:15 -0500
  ...Congratulations!! The little brass thing in your steering wheel that makes the horn work is $14.00, head bolt washers are over $3.00...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
  ...I used a magnet wand to capture the loose nut and washers. The MC is now ready to be removed. Jimmy the MC to...
• Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:39:41 -0700
  ...as I understand them Euro models have E-4 headlights w/ washers, no > emergency flasher switch, KPH instead of MPH, no rear side light...