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• how to plan solar
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 11:27:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Add another $50-$100 for various supplies (wire, circuit breakers, solder iron, connectors, bolts, nuts and washers, drill bits, and countless trips to the...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...Headlamp lenses *** no...just the protectors > >Other >Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, split pins *** yes >Fuel filter *** yes, 2 >Air filters *** maybe >Power steering...
• Re: radiator fan switch speed [was Re: this is not the forum]
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:49:35 -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: wisdom of strapping surfboard to westy roof, no rack
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 4 May 2004 22:55:49 -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: Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:48:03 -0600
  ...Since my front diff is shimmed "UP" I can remove the washers and that will increase the 2.5 some. Somehow I have to...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:16:18 -0700
  ...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: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:20:32 -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: Blower motor anatomy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:14:15 -0500
  ...the bearings as Bosch did, and they didn't provide sealing washers at the outboard end of the shaft. If starting from scratch as...
• Fresh water tank level meter
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:20:53 -0700
  ...It is suggested that an assortment of washers of various sizes be part of every Westy owner's kit of parts so allow fine...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:45:51 -0400
  ...Before you put the luggage rack back on glue four screened washers >from washing machine hose (they have a little domed screen) and poke...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:23:58 -0700
  ...figured I'd > replace the rest with stainless steel nuts > and washers from a FLAPS or hardware store. These are m10x1.25 and > m8x1...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:47:57 -0700
  ...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: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:09:08 -0600
  ...The cans are recycled into Vanagon parts-washers. I have a lot off them that ebb and flow with the complexity of my engine...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:13:51 -0400
  ...screws(up from $12.50 with the 4 licence plate bolts,washers, and lock nuts). Shipping may be 1 pound of priority mail($4...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job - What am I getting myself in for
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:44:34 -0500
  ...I did the job with a piece of threaded rod, some washers and an appropriate sized socket, and a big hose clamp. The officail...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
  ...Also be sure that you get some drain plug washers and keep a supply on hand. They are cheap, cheap, and replacing the old...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:06:03 -0700
  ...On 9/6/2013 6:51 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Man, I been trying flat washers, star lockwashers. Had to buy some > Permatex...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...Head corrosion Crank breakage Rod breakage Crank center flexing Wire clips and wavy washers used in the rocker arms. The following engine specs build...
• Re: Need speaker advice (More than enough)
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 22:30:41 -0600
  ...You can use trim screws with the heads and washers painted to match the interior for a minimal visual impact. In my 82 I...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:31:02 EST
  ...Then, laying under the car, used a combination of 1/2" all thread, big washers, pieces of pipe and some big sockets to pull...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 09:32:36 -0600
  Walmart will also recycle Oil & Filter if it is a Walmart with Auto Repair Facility ~ On 31 Aug , 2019, at 9:22 PM, David...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -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...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:06:05 -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: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:58:07 -0400
  ...screw nuts or remove them and use #8 screws, nuts and washers. These are bright and make it real easy to see the road...
• My unexpected foray into engine work
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 4 May 2008 15:24:21 -0400
  ...using a makeshift pin puller made from a threaded rod/nuts/washers. This was hard. The toughest part is just removing the circlips (on...
• Cream Puff 81 Westfalia Found (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:39:16 -0500
  ...The storage compartment had two quarts of Mobil One Synthetic oil in it along an extra filter, filter screen kit, three oil plug washers...
• Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:19:16 -0700
  ...the paneling loose to get behind them and put in > nuts/washers. Smoosh some RTV behind the hooks to keep water out, maybe? > > Thanks...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:29:06 -0500
  ...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: [Vanagon-EngConv] shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:45:20 -0400
  ...in the Clutch Slave mechanism? or do I just put > more washers between the slave bracket and the Starter motor ear. ( the > clutch slave...
• Friday story - Not VW
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 11:53:44 +0000
  ...been erected at the eight fllor level to protect some window washers and that Opus would not have been able to complete his suicide...
• Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 10:38:35 -0700
  To Harry Can't you install some washers over the rear springs on your syncro? That's how I leveled my '90 westy 2...
• Re: Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:51:53 -0800
  ...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: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:52:48 -0700
  ...If so they may loosen again. > Proper hardware including the Schnoor washers and properly torqued these do > not need Loctite. Loctite is a challenge...
• time to say good bye
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Goodwin
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:43:54 -0400
  ...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: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:54:48 -0800
  ...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: RV, SU recalls
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:28:47 -0500
  ...All they do is replace fender washers that hold up the ducts with a metal plate (maybe 2" x 6") that fits across left...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:20:25 -0500
  ...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: 1.9L Build early stages rod question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 09:27:09 -0500
  ...Ask around see what the local machine shops have for a solution in there washers. The moving parts could be balanced I have found...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:25 -0700
  ...I got some big > washers to use as "leveling spacers" and the result is good. The > rubber > bushings are now doing their job and...
• Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 20:41:04 -0000
  ...on a previous post which stated the water bottle > > for the washers is under the drivers feet................I thought no it's > > not.............then...
• Re: Aluminum door cards
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:22:48 -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: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:13:16 -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: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:40:40 -0500
  ...hoses with crimped banjo ends and banjo bolts and copper sealing washers in a kit for people that want to do the same mod...
• Re: Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 08:47:19 -0700
  ...I then put new rubber washers on the fuel injectors, and checked them also. I put new cap and rotor on along with an...
• Floppy Vanagon Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:23:15 +0000
  ...the ball a little as opposed to adding sandpaper or rubber washers.  This is to ensure easy and smooth adjustment.  The dowel pin will...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 13:13:13 -0600
  ...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: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:09:23 -0400
  ...we continue to argue about climatic warming, and using our dish washers and air conditioning equipment. Sam Conant Colchester, Vermont ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:43:57 -0500
  ...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: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:24:46 -0500
  ...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: AC to R134--more struggle, more cost, more questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 May 2008 06:38:56 -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: Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:11:32 -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...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:47:24 -0500
  ...Yes washers also come in differing grades. As for the bracket studs, > >>>>> the nuts should match the grade of the stud. > >>>>> > >>>>> Dennis > >>> > >>> > > > > -- David McNeely
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
  ...You must use copper crush washers. If every time you torque them in properly, each time will crush the washer just a tad. You...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:36:34 -0700
  ...51 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >> Man, I been trying flat washers, star lockwashers. Had to buy some >> Permatex solvent to clean that red...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 10:11:51 -0800
  ...Star washers. Do NOT use between terminal and ground surface unless absolutely necessary to cut through paint or something. If they heat up it...
• Re: FW: it's time to say goodbye
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 25 May 2006 11:40:38 -0700
  ...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: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 19:51:56 -0600
  ...But how about the thrust washers or thrust bearings on the gears? If you reverse the direction you turn the input shaft you'd...
• Re: Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list
  22 May 97 07:56:24 PDT
  ...The copper nuts really work great, get ones that have the smushed ID and built in washers. Usually 12mm heads, rather than 13, so...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:13:31 -0800
  ...My dash pod is in need...but for now I am using > washers > there.
• Windscreen wiper motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:47:40 -0700
  ...Remove wiper shaft nut-22mm and washers. 5.Remove instrument dash-Bentley 70.5 .At this point I used a large vice grips to...