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• Re: [Syncro] Skid plate mods
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:40:34 -0400
  ...Rear trailing arms are OK as is, although one could simply screw flat metal plates up onto them with rubber washers in between the...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:22:18 -0800
  ...Replacement hardware here must be at > least grade 10.9 including the washers. The wrong nuts are what probably > cuased the failure in the...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 26 May 2016 09:55:59 -0400
  ...could be striking. >>> > >>> > The Bentley manual doesn't show any washers, thrust washers... any of >>> that >>> > stuff being mentioned in the samba thread. >>> > >>> > I...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:10:37 -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: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:29:18 -0600
  ...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: Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:26:05 -0500
  ...And it using washers make sure they are also hardened. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:28:39 -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...
• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 May 2012 22:24:08 -0700
  ...Get some multi-point star lock washers ... use eye terminals on the ends of your new ground wires. Put the pointy washer between the...
• Tales of woe
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 18 May 1999 09:36:13 -0700
  ...We 'appropriated' a handful of 2" round washers from the back seat mounts of his '70 Westy & re-bolted the A/C ducts. The...
• Re: Weekender Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:26:24 -0800
  ...the plastic panels in the people compartment with the eschewns (beauty washers) The hairiest part was cutting the body under the window and bending...
• Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
  ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. If you...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:45:41 -0400
  ...I fish through my peanut butter jar of washers until I find one with the thickness and outside diameter I want and open up...
• Re: radiator fan switch speed [was Re: this is not the forum]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 13:17:35 -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: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:02:15 -0400
  ...Does anyone have the PN for the nuts and spring washers? Chris On 10/23/07, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Very good...
• stuff i did this weekend - sorta long
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 11:52:19 -0400
  ...mounted em to the panel with some really big washers, they seem very solid for being mounted to such flimsy stuff. while i had...
• Re: Propane Tank removal and sway bar swap...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:45:59 -0800
  ...bolts, nuts, washers, and especially > bushings) and swap them out on your bus. it'll mean having to get the > rear end aligned, but...
• Noisy Wheel bearing - Serious Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 08:56:12 -0600
  ...September 2002, Installed new wheel bearings, both sides set the washers correctly. Right wheel bearing still noisy. February 2003, Replaced right front wheel bearing...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:24:28 -0500
  ...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: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:39:02 -0400
  ...So I found and ordered parts online..$31 for the headgasket and > $27 for new headbolts and washers. When those arrive, I'll be...
• 1.6L Diesel Blow-by
  Historical mailing list - jmileham
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 11:08:32 -0500
  ...The guy who rebuilt this used brass washers as heat shields, and they're about half the thickness of the regular heat shield. Unfortunately...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - Edward
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:11 -0500
  ...accumulator that leak fuel underneath the >vehicle and those #@$%& copper crush washers everywhere, pretty much >one-time use only. >However the CIS fuel pumps...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:30:49 -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: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:55:29 -0700
  ...out. > > Also what is the best source for CV bolts and washers as I’d like to change mine for best quality I can...
• Re: this is not the forum
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 15:33:39 -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...
• DRL
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:39:13 -0500
  ...There also were three flat metal washers rattling around on the bottom of the combustion chamber. I called Dometic service who informed me that...
• Re: I-4 conversion Questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:32:13 +0000
  ...Using slotted washers between the cable knob and the arm gives me a bit of adjustment without going under the front of the van...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:40:09 -0500
  ...My FLAPS doesn't carry the right size washers so I order a bunch of them at a time from places like BusDepot or...
• Re: shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:42:36 -0700
  ...in the Clutch Slave mechanism? or do I just put >more washers between the slave bracket and the Starter motor ear. ( the >clutch slave...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:39:51 -0600
  ...How many 8 x 1.25 mm hex head bolts, nuts and washers have I cannibalized over the years? I don't know, but...
• Re: wisdom of strapping surfboard to westy roof, no rack
  Historical mailing list - STEPHEN OVERMYER
  Mon, 3 May 2004 14:43:50 +1000
  ...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: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:59:00 -0500
  ...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: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:34:46 -0700
  ...Like others, I sometimes write more quickly than I should, and put the wrong words down. > > And you are right, that flat washers are...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:16:17 -0500
  ...And you are right, that flat washers are commonly sold as the "correct" washer for the waterboxer. the actual correct washer is a copper...
• Re: Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:55:53 -0700
  ...I guess I > can change the copper washers on the input and output fuel > fittings on the pump. If that doesn't help what...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:56 -0700
  ...How deep the switch is, is determined by the washers under it. if the sealing washer is not thick enough ....you'll have BU...
• Re: seat "guide pieces"
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:21:21 -0500
  ...if the round ring that captures the seat swivel was secured with nuts and lock washers, consider substituting metric Nylok nuts; these can be...
• Re: Lighting options - again.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 13:17:06 -0600
  ...like large washers, top and bottom, on the 80-87 bumpers, and some aluminum sheeting (or large washers) on the 88-91 plastic bumpers...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:05:21 -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...
• Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 11:36:06 -0700
  ...rockers arms when the engine is > cold looking for broken wave washers and to see that the clip are in place. > next I would...
• Re: Accelerator cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:24:35 -0800
  ...Now put some shims, washers, or whatever you can fashion between the bracket on the throttle body and the cable housing rubber stop piece...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:05:04 -0500
  ...plug and the Timesert. > >From now on I'll use nylon washers. > >Next post should be to report success sometime in the near future...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:37:43 +0000
  ...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: reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 23:07:53 -0400
  ...It would also be possible to lower the metal box (and thus the rails) through the use of washers on the mounting studs there...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:54:38 -0600
  ...depot and bought bunch of 2" or 2.5" wide industrial > washers to put in between the sections. I did the repair myself with...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
  Did you look (or call) the companies at the two links I sent you above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the...
• Re: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:05:59 -0500
  ...The mounting pegs where the shoes rest at the bottom apparently come off and he used lock washers to space them out some. I...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:48:11 -0800
  ...repair? Does the long bolt generally need replacement? I assume the washers need replacement. I also assume it makes sense to replace the ball...
• Bus Depot Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:37:19 -0400
  ...ugly nasty obvious high-drag hex-head M6 bolts with big washers. I *will* be able to get this sucker off when I want...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:22:43 -0500
  ...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: '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 96 18:16:36 EST
  ...sticking open etc.) Don't forget to use new heat shield washers when replacing the injectors, and don't put the heat shields in...
• Loose Exterior Mirror Fix
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 14:21:14 -0600
  ...Separate the two nuts from each other after you get the stud tight, install the other springs, spacers and washers, and you will now...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:22:51 -0700
  Autozone, or any outfit that sells oil, will take the filter, too. Usually, they just say, "Leave it over there." I always put it...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper w/automatic : list of emergency gear
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 08:52:29 -0500
  ...not the 80 degree one) > Small pack of 8Mx1.25x30mm bolts/washers > Spare coolant tank (better yet, change it now and bring the old...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 25 May 1998 16:33:51 EDT
  ...These brackets basically act as VERY large washers distributing the weight of the ducts over about a 16 square inch area compared to the...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:05:37 -0800
  ...If we dumped the high grade stainless >cradle, exhaust, brackets, 316 hose clamps, bolts, nuts, washers, flanges, >etc etc and used mild steel like...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:08:48 -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: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:02:26 -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...
• General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:23:52 -0500
  ...I have used N0122282 8x17 "Wavy Washers" 311101463 8mm (13mm Hex) Locking Hex Nut Qty 3 Collector Pipe to Cat Converter N01034510 8x45 (13mm...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 13:21:02 -0600
  ...If I have a spring, and I stick a piece of threaded rod through it and assemble together some washers and nuts and such...
• Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:04:33 -1000
  ...I also like using the Bellville washers for attaching the flanges as > this helps keep the gaskets tight. Nickel based anti-seize is your...