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• Re: 83 Sink's 12V water pump
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 May 1996 18:17:13 -0700
  ...I remember my "BAR Maid" brand submergible glass washers that cleaned beer and mixed drink glasses. Their motors ran in an inverted sealed oil...
• Re: But no loose change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:31:57 -0700
  ...two locknut washers, one split washer, one marker top, one key to > your ex-girlfriend's apartment, a plant hanger, a windshield wiper plastic...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:00:29 -0800
  ...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: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:18:50 -0400
  ...side bars and then use a threaded rod, > some nuts, and washers to secure the tire to the welded plate. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:39:25 -0700
  ...You can get engine cut-off sensors for pressure washers that go on the pump head. If the pump reaches the sensor's set...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -0500
  ...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: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:30:52 -0700
  ...r the > > transmission, use a 2x4 with a hole in it, a large eye bolt with washers > > and > > a nut and some quick links. > > >
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...1 packet of fuses Headlamp lenses Other Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, split pins Fuel filter Air filters Power steering belt Power steering fluid...
• Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:07:23 +0000
  ...I thought I could <DIV></DIV>&gt;use some large washers to distribute the weight around <DIV></DIV>&gt;the chipped off pieces on...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 05:44:38 -0600
  ...Since the broken plastic was still deteriorating behind these > plates, I had to get some large washers, etc. and rig it to hold. Then...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:45:56 -0700
  ...in place by eight or so oval-head > screws in dress washers. All that needed to be done was take off > the two > inner...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:05:20 -0600
  ...because you are a mechanical dude, you want your pogo to ride higher, so you put some washers in the pogo between the spring...
• Other compression test details
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:19:07 -0500
  ...his Syncro > from the drive line > place! It was balanced with washers and had new U-joints > installed. It > was $198 but it has...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:25:31 -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: Master Brake Cylinder Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
  ...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: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:13:16 -0400
  ...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: Distributor Cleaning, Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 07:23:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...A local FLAPS ordered a "kit" for me which is full of washers, small clips, etc. but the kit wasn't "complete" for my...
• radiator fan switch speed [was Re: this is not the forum]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:17:10 -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...
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  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:18:46 -0700
  ...worth. > > > > > > > https://shufti.blog/2021/08/23/vanagon-all-wipers-and-washers-stuck-on/ > > > > > > Alistair > > > > > > > > > > On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Alistair...
• Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's"rotation"?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 13:13:29 -0600
  ...If it is still too tight you might want to >try some washers on the bolts / studs between the swivel and the wheel >well...
• Heads Final report and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
  ...think ahead, VW parts dept isn't open on the weekend, washers and sockets always roll way beyond your reach; if you don't...
• Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
  ...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: Exhaust Success!-except the Strap!!
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:13:43 -0400
  ...paint on those babies.....used metric stainless steel bolts >nuts and washers (what a pain to find!!)....and put in the new O2 sensor...
• Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you use?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:49:42 -0500
  ...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: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:58:49 -0400
  ...Even worse is when the hex heads and large washers cause the flange to pipe connection to crack. The large water pump inlet pipe...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:17:15 -0500
  ...Using > cheap nuts/washers can cause this connection to loosen without being > obvious. Loose torque converter screws can also be a problem. > > Dennis > > > -----Original...
• Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:56:20 -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: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:56:21 -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: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:01:27 -0700
  ...Thick washers ( 6mm or so) between > the >> > bracket and the mounting boss will fix it..Only nec to do this if you >> > still have...
• Differential Seal Replacement Procedure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 15:44:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I found mine at the hardware store amongst the 'machine washers'. I find that one of these big washers against the seal does a...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:31:20 -0800
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> what kind of shims to use? I guess washers right? >>>> >>>> thanks >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM, Scott...
• Lots of Sta-bar Info - long
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sun, 12 May 2002 10:52:20 -0400
  ...I found some large 2-3mm thick washers in my "parts bin" from other cars; these weren't quite thick enough, so I fabricated...
• Re: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:09:37 -0500
  ...There are little nylon washers under there - make sure you don't do remove the clips on gravel or grass - or you're going...
• Re: Radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:36:21 -0400
  ...There are little washers under those bolts that hold the wire, and they bounce and are hard to find... Once you get everything cleared...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:42:43 -0400
  ...But it was held to the door with machine screws sitting in cup washers, riv nuts to accept screws in the stock holes in...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:56:17 -0800
  ...to protect the bearings? Would simply adding a high grade > bolt and thick washers do the same thing with regard to bearing protection? > 6...
• Fw: Re: Skylight Installation Question: Solved
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 20:27:56 -0700
  ...writes: >>> >>> << The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels" >>> or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy. >>> >>> What are those...
• Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -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...
• Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -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...
• Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:27:50 -0500
  ...trailing arm (two per arm) with 3/8 all thread and washers until seated. In practice it is helpful to use a sleeve from...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 12 May 2009 02:32:12 -0500
  ...like an Ace or Trustworthy or Tru-Value) and stainless steel washers on both sides. I wanted this to be the last time I...
• Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:09:59 -0400
  ...And there's a new stud, put in on an angle, with about four washers and a nut on it. Next I saw him...
• Re: vanagon front seat ideas? what other seats fit? what have some of you
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:22:56 +1200
  ...This can kill. > With a drill and some bolts and washers, you can make just about >any seats fit anything. Just be sure you...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:09:09 -0700
  ...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: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:07:08 -0500
  ...wrote: > I just bought 5 of the collapsible copper oil drain washers at my local VW > dealer for $0.70 each. These are for...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:27:47 -0700
  ...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: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
  ...Use all new stainless steel bolts, studs, nuts and washers. Torque all connectors to proper torque specifications. Check all connections after driving the vehicle...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:39:22 -0800
  ...Get those 'star washers' ...the ones with 10 points on them, and put one of those between the wire eye terminal and the metal...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -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: 2.1 Exhaust. P. 26.9 Bentley: "5 Diaphragm Springs" ?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 11 May 2012 20:38:32 -0400
  ...They call them "wavy washers". VC specifies several places that they are used but Bentley 26.9 shows them on one of the bolts...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0500
  ...I went to home depot and bought bunch of 2" or 2.5" wide industrial washers to put in between the sections. I did...
• Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:03:36 +0000
  ...I've repaired the case with epoxy, and you can use washers or > this kit if your instrument corners are broken: > http://www.gowesty...
• Installed: new 3 window canvas (Looong)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 19 May 2000 11:00:27 -0300
  ...Remember that I took the pop-top off the hinges, 4 nuts/bolts on each side with plastic washers between the hinges and the...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 06:15:31 -0800
  ...which I use all year in a warm climate, "soft copper washers, a 13-mm socket, and DIY...do it yourself, or have a...
• Re: re. 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:25:29 +1200
  ...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: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:47:16 -0400
  ...Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS? I just bought 5 of the collapsible copper oil drain washers at my local VW dealer for $0.70 each...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:21:02 -0400
  ...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: engine for 73 bus.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 8:22:52 MDT
  ...Up to about '78 or '79 they used the type 4 exhaust ports with the copper washers and then went to vanagon heads with...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:43:06 -0400
  ...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: Frond end Knocking on 83
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 97 19:26:48 EST
  ...I just put fender washers above the top bushing and below the bottom bushing to make sure they stayed there. If you are able...