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• Trailing Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:51:19 -0800
  How long does it take to replace the bushings in the trailing arm? I am going to be replacing the springs any way. Do...
• Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:49:58 -0600
  Hi gang is there any trick to ease the installation of trailing arm bushings? After the frozen bolt difficulties a balljoint press removed them...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:45:49 -0700
  I had new upper control arm bushings put on my 85 two years ago because they squeaked when it was below 20F outside. A...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...And Dave responded, > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are worn...
• I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:19:26 -0700
  ...It drives and handles much better, but now I have this terrible rubbery squeek/groan that comes from the upper control arm bushings. It...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:03:50 -0700
  ...I'll bet my bushings will fail now that we've brought this up. The ole Syncro has been kind of require some hunting...
• torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:10:49 -0500
  ...My mechanic tells me I need torsion rod bushings and then gives me a part number of 251 407 077, which looks to me...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 13:26:03 -0700
  ...I bought a couple upper control arm/wishbone bushings from an on line vanavendor who swore up+down they were for 84' vanagon.I...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:38:06 -0500
  My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:03:49 -0300
  ...Side middle window bushingsAfter cuting the tabs as described, I glued mine with a small dab of two part epoxy (black) ABS bumper repair...
• Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:50:24 -0700
  When replacing a drop link I tried to replace original rubber bushings and other assorted rubber, however I could not seem to compress to...
• Re: Front Ends and Bushings - 86 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:59:41 -0400
  Along with the upper A-Arm bushings and shocks, I'd suggest upper ball joints and the tie-rod ends. You might as well...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:10:07 -0400
  Lawrence Johnson wrote: > Hotch, > A very good and very cheap lubricant for any rubber bushings is kerosene > (or diesel fuel). It is nondestructive to...
• Re: Installing torsion bar bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:31:58 -0400
  ...New ones..not so easy. > > Better to put the bushings on the torsion bar first? Or, better to put them > on the torsion bar...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 14:27:44 -0400
  ...Replace the bushings, grease will do nothing but accelerate the disintegration of the rubber. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Westfalia Syncro 1.9TD ----- Original...
• Re: Tireack and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:43:05 -0700
  Not sure about Koni, but the bushings supplied with my KYBs were junk. I ended up putting the old stock ones back on after...
• A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:41:12 -0600
  ...Is there any reason I can't use these on my '88 GL? I would install new bushings and also install new upper control...
• Re: DISTRUBUTOR FOR 91 CARAT VANAGON NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - John Matchett
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 22:21:08 -0500
  ...The dealer I talked to said that vw doesnot sell the bushings seperately...maybe bosche does?? > > ======== Original Message ======== > I need a distributor for a...
• Re: squeaking bushings
  Historical mailing list
  05 Feb 97 08:35:32 PST
  ...I, too had squeaky bushings, tried silicone spray, lasted a little while. Then I tried a teflon based lubricant. Quiet now for several months...
• Lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 20:26:11 -0700
  Hello, I'm trying to determine if my lower control arm bushings need replacement. They look okay, but I'm concerned that part of...
• Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:11:02 -0600
  Hi All, Looking through Bentley I couldn't find how to remove the Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings but it looks straight forward. I just...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:23:55 -0700
  ...If I were going to look at worn bushings that may effect alignment settings, I'd look first at the radius rod bushings, then...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
  ...The greased joints are still tight but > the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side > once again. Only a long...
• '87 syncro: what are those donut-like rubber bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 16 May 1996 07:55:37 -0700
  I was checking out the underside of my '87 syncro yesterday and noticed two large rubber bushings located either side of the driveshaft by...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Daley
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > > > > Dan, > > > > What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- > > > > No greasing required-- > > > > Although, seeing as your...
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:01:34 -0400
  Without that tack weld, the bushings can start turning in the arm. Will quickly wear and get loose. Find someone with a welder and...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:43:45 -0800
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought I have the Powerflex bushings, and they're starting to squeak.... probably I used not...
• shift rod bushings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 15:32:09 -0700 (PDT)
  New shiftrod bushings needed. I am replacing the transmission in my '68 Bus. It was getting to be a real chore to make gear...
• Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sat, 8 May 2021 23:48:15 -0700
  It's possible that excess play at outboard bushings at clutch cross shaft are causing the noise. I had a "creaking" or "groaning" noise...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:08:06 -0800
  ...I just don't know what a "new" set of bushings feels like. Anyone got a brand new Vanagon I can "feel"? ; ) Thanks for...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:37:10 -0500
  I bought my bushings from the bus depot(cheap) and installed them myself with no special tools. took about an hour and a half...
• Re: Upper trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:53:34 -0400
  ...Dave That only goes for the bottom bushings as they don't turn. The top bushings work like a bearing and can turn indefinitely...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:42:04 -0700
  ...Front end bushings > > Replacing the rack does not require any major front end > disassembly. Only > tie rod removal. The upper and lower bushings need...
• Re: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:22:02 EDT
  I have to replace the link pin and bushings on my '65. Problem is: where do I find a reamer for the bushings? I...
• WTB Radious Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:12:24 -0800
  Anyone know where to get these or do i have to buy two new radious rods in order get the rubber bushings? Thanks Phil...
• Re: Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:21:06 -0600
  ...Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions > > > > Hello Volks, > > > > Some of you may have seen my email about hitting a boulder. > > Just as a recap...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:36:17 -0400
  The eccentric bushings are available in three different thicknesses. it is common for thicker washer to be required with repalcement bushings. This is important...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:04:16 -0500
  ...My upper CA bushings were noisy as hell when >> I bought my van. Hmmm, the upper ball joints are >> little loose, might as well...
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:29:42 -0700
  ...I did replace all the front bushings about a year ago and now the van drives like it's on rails. > On Oct 28...
• Re: Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:48:04 -0700
  ...The lower suspension arm bushings are tough too - I drilled those out, then pushed them out in a vise with a mandrel (large socket...
• Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:26:46 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only replaced the upper control arm bushings and the...
• Re: A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:20:31 -0700
  ...A-frame bushings > > Was digging through all the vanagon pastes bequeathed me by "Unca Joel" > some time ago and found three A-frames. I...
• suspension
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 11:16:20 -0700
  Hello listees, While replacing all front suspension bushings on my 85 Westy i run into a problem. The strut bars, aka radius rods(according...
• Re: Shifter bushings link
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:09:30 -0700
  ...Here is the link to the web site with the shifter bushings and all. Zoltan http://community.webtv.net/VanagonUsedParts/VanagonParts
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 12:48:21 -0500
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > Dan, > > What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- > > No greasing required-- > > Although, seeing as your...
• Re: Strut bar bushings replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:29:17 -0500
  ...Strut bar bushings replacement Hi guys, I am about to change the rubber bushings for the strut bars. The nut is way too tight...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:29:37 -0600
  A new set of bushings will be a very tight fit. You won't be able to shove the rack around by hand. Thanks...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 6 May 2012 11:46:40 -0400
  ...When I was working at a performance shop, many people came in to have poly bushings installed in various places in their cars. They...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 12:13:25 -0500
  Dan, What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- No greasing required-- Although, seeing as your in the drilling mood---the...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:54:04 -0500
  ...Nove have ever failed Most pressed in bushings in US built cars were not welded. It baffles me how erratic the German engineers are...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:17:47 -0400
  Jim, I just sent you a link to some pictures that I did last year of replacing these rear control arm bushings. You can...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 07:30:51 -0500
  ...The plate with the bushings is on the bottom, and you're dropping the two rods out of it to get to the bushings...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:08:01 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question 84 vanagon. Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell to keep it from spinning? Maybe...
• Ball joint bushings on a 1971 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 7 Mar 96 19:24:41 UT
  ...In Bob's sermon about ball joints he recommends replacing the torsion arm bearings with new urethane bushings. Does any one out there in...
• What are folks doing for Diesel/Air Cooled Transmission Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:07:27 -0400
  ...I also know that the rear shifter bushings for these vans have been discontinued for about 8 years now. I don't have a...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 09:22:36 -0400
  ...The bearer bars are on rubber bushings and then the engine is tied to them with rubber bushings as well. I've heard the...
• Radial Arm Bushings.....why R &R them?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:18:30 -0500
  ...replace radius rod bushings > > Anyone have a how-to on replacing the radius rod bushings? On my '91 > Vanagon GL, the outer bushing is...
• To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:12:22 -0400
  Hey all, Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 May 2002 - Special issue (#2002-669)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Tue, 28 May 2002 22:59:55 -0700
  ...each sway bar inner bushings #3 22mm, .085 diam diameter ( 251 411 041 > A) > 2 each sway bar outer bushings #5 23mm (251 411...