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• 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...
• Re: Power window regulator fix ('91 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:40:01 -0500
  ...Instead of the flimsy <1/8th" plastic pin I used a small metric machine screw,3 or 4 washers, a nut, and blue LOCTITE...
• Coleman Black Cat mount for Westy & question re elec. ign. of same
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:19:46 -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: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:54:54 -0700
  ...I tried tensioning it all the way until the >> spring was smashed flat, that didn't work; I backed it off a bit to...
• Re: vanagons are rare....on the east coast
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:55:30 -0500
  ...In 1995 I flew south and spent the winter in the Lower 48, and when I went back in the Spring of '96 - I...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:15:15 -0700
  ...If you use regular 8mm nuts with split or wavy lockwashers, the heat virtually desintegrates the washers, thus making loose nuts (apropose [sic?] for...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...Grade 8 1/4-20 bolts & fender washers, avoiding the main chassis beam. Two bolts on the outside of it, two on the inside...
• Re: smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:07:34 -0500
  ...I put another new seal in there > and dressed the seal with head gasket sealant and put some washers and > lock nuts on the...
• Power Mirrors - refurb and parts search
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:56:20 +0000
  ...But, both of the white plastic beveled washers that go between spring and nut in the mirror mount are cracked and pretty useless. Has...
• More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
  ...engine movement with the use of the metal doughnut seals and spring washers on both ends. (This could be the reason for some of...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:22:37 -0700
  ...if you push on the stalk, it activates the rear wiper. > if > you pull on the stalk, it activates the front washers and wiper...
• Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:18:19 -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...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 06:13:25 -0400
  ...The nylon or fiber washers work well to seal the plug and require less torque than the copper washer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
  ...For best pedal feel, make sure the wheel cylinders have the springs to push the pistons out, (ATE) and the adjuster and cable set...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...wouldn't bother yours will be new >2 coil springs **** maybe for gourp? >Drive joint boots with fasteners *** drive joint? > CV Boot Kit, front...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain?
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 05:04:44 -0700
  ...My suggestion would be to install one of those expansion plugs that are a thick rubber washer sandwiched between two washers. The inner one...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:23:54 -0500
  ...Use > good clamps, spring or crimp. For the hose that connects to the oil cooler > feed you will find that it is likely the...
• 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:13:14 -0800
  ...There is a spring-loaded catch that keeps the > seat from inadvertently flying off the seat-tracks at a far-forward > seat-position. Locate...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:33:22 -0800
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great additions and I’m looking forward to using them. >>> >>> Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: Misc Questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 17:39:59 -0300
  ...And get the fuel line replacement kit from Ken Wilfre before your van springs a fuel leak and burns!!!!! > Questions: > 1) Washing curtains and...
• Re: Radiator fans and Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:45:21 -0700
  ...the bolt, fittings, washers and all, and changed the site to the approximately 5" lower "hole." Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Michael...
• Early Bus Door Window Frame Resto
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...nut from the spindle, and make sure to keep the spring and washers in a safe place. Take the drill and drill out the...
• 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...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 May 2009 08:21:53 -0500
  ...The arm was not moving on the shaft by itself, but by a cat who was using the arm as a springboard to the...
• 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: 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...
• '56 Kombi Progress Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 09:55:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I got some nice stainless steel screws to use, with nickel-plated washers. Anopther questing is how to attach the cover to the bows...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
  ...The washers used are both plain and wavy lockwashers. There's no locktite used or necessary, just the right washers and properly torqued fasteners...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
  ...251 598 101, around $75 each (includes joint, boot, retainer, bolts and "schnoor" washers) (4 per vehicle) Upper ball joint: 251 407 361, around...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 16:14:54 -0700
  ...I have this vision of disassembling the valve body and watching springs and bits flying out all over my shop, never to be seen...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 06:15:31 -0800
  ...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Susan Bernavich wrote: > > ok,,,, forgive me if this sounds like a silly question....if I go to...
• 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: Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 08:46:50 -0800
  ...Or I > could spring for the artificial rain gutters and bolt them to the pop top > and use my lower profile uprights that I...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 10:31:28 -0700
  ...The biggest trick in rebuilding an automatic is keeping all the springs, balls, valves, etc. sorted and put back into the right position in...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:15:43 -0800
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great additions and I’m looking forward to using them. >>>> >>>> Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• 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...
• Fix Your Loose Outside Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:03:58 -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: 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...
• Bus Depot Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:37:19 -0400
  ...The other two seals have stiff aluminum tension clips that have enough spring to be removed and replaced without a problem. 2) The original...
• 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: Blower motor anatomy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:14:15 -0500
  ...winter it will get another shot to tide it over until spring. You won't see pictures of how to remove the motor from...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 09:04:09 -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...
• 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...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:40:40 -0500
  ...The biggest trick in rebuilding an automatic is keeping all the springs, balls, valves, etc. sorted and put back into the right position in...
• 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...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...if you get the collapsible (spring-loaded) pushrod tubes, it's not toooo hard. can be done in a driveway. the worst part is...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 11:46:38 -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...
• canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - RHS Linux User
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:45:23 -0400
  ...I then removed the spring loaded support by 1). removing the four nuts (two on each side) on the top of the support brace...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:28:38 -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: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 09:00:57 -0700
  ...The discussions on list made these sound like great additions and I’m looking forward to using them. > >>>> > >>>> Spring projects caused by Christmas van...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:53:34 -0800
  ...Once it loosens the shaft can then turn moving the eccentric washers which will change the camber. Chances to Caster or Camber will affect...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:18:25 -0500
  ...From that I set up some nuts and washers sticking out of the water jacket hole and ran another bolt down on the all...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings and trailing arm mounts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 00:24:30 -0500
  ...The washers if used need to be hardened also. If the wrong hardware is used when it comes loose by the time you notice...
• 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...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
  ...You might want to get new retaining clips and spring clip retainers. Loose fitting clips should be replaced. When refitting, a spare mainshaft is...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:15:47 -0800
  ...Once it loosens the shaft can then turn moving the > eccentric washers which will change the camber. Chances to Caster or Camber > will affect...
• 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...