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• windscreen washer filler...
  Historical mailing list - Philip and Buffy Simmons
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 15:02:54 -0800
  Cant seem to find the reservoir that I fill to make the "washer" work. Pulled off the grill but no luck.any help? Thanks!
• valve adjust Questn
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 10:56:09 EDT
  ...I found that one of the valve stems sat slightly below the spring retainer washer. When I had first adjusted it, I laid the...
• Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:53:52 EST
  ...It has a spring on it, with a compression(?) washer holding it in place. Somehow, my washer fell off, the spring flipped up, and...
• Stream Redirection- WAS: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:13:08 -0800
  ...My washers shoot the fluid directly up in the air. The only way I get any on the windshield itself is if I lightly...
• Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:22:49 -0700
  ...Washers have been on my mind lately. (Turns out that the Kennedy 3600 adaptor plate, flywheel do not require washers) Neil. -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Dealers Dirty Deed!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:20:41 +0200
  Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia wrote: >It turns out that the van was sold to me without the O-ring/washer that = fits >with the...
• front washer reservoir on 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Mon, 4 May 1998 08:18:30 -0700
  Well, I went to fill up the front washer reservoir & noticed a puddle of the washing fluid on my driveway. Lo & behold, the front...
• Re: windscreen washer filler...
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 17:22:52 -0800
  ...windscreen washer filler... > Cant seem to find the reservoir that I fill to make the "washer" work. > Pulled off the grill but no luck...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:57:41 -0700
  ...A large enough washer > would be relatively thick? The WasherThickness Won't Cause a Prob' ~ Just need to be sure that Washer ID Matches...
• Re: Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:43:24 -0800
  ...Also, if your parts washer is near an ignition source you'll want to check out water based solvents. Finally, wear gloves. I blame...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:35:02 -0800
  Mine was single flat washers. Be careful with the torque.... On Nov 17, 2016 4:37 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve washer
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:33:32 -0400
  ...Anyway, I took out the oil pressure > relief valve, and the washer looked pretty chewed up. However, I put it > back in hoping it...
• removal of window washer sprayer
  Historical mailing list - John and Kaye
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:30:55 -0700
  I am getting my Westy repainted and would like to remove the window washer sprayers. Without damaging them, how are they removed? Thanks John
• Windshield Washer Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 09:19:04 -0400
  My front washers seem to be cloged. The Bently is useless. How do you access them? Does the dash have to come off? Finn...
• Vanagon Windshield Washer Tank Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Edward Beasley
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:55:43 -0500
  Anybody have a spare front washer fluid tank for 87 or so vanagon? Thanks, Ben Beasley 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro 1987 Quantum Syncro Wagon
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 16:15:52 -0600
  Hi Brent The washer size is 14mm. Regards Alfred > this reminds me - what sort of bloody washer is *supposed* to be on the WB...
• FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:01:50 -0400
  ...Is "washer" the cup that sits in the retaining spring? There weren't any washers in brakes when opened up but if I"m...
• Cheap fixes for skylight lift mechanism
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 95 12:38:36 EDT
  ...To fix it you need two bolts, four nuts, two lock washers, and four fender washers; all size #8, some Loctite, some silicon sealer...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:52:21 -0400
  ...When you tighten down on the new nut and WASHER, make sure the WASHER has an inside diameter that will fit OVER the first...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 07 Oct 95 00:19:47 CDT
  ...not so? anybody seen an accessory for a shop air compressor that would turn it into a "pressure washer"??? i sure could use something...
• Crush Washers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 14:47:53 -0600
  Need to change the oil - anyone had any problems using FLAPS crush washers? (I forgot to order them with the filters) Paul aka "thatscotsgit...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:38:18 -0500
  ---- Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > There was always doubt in my mind over the material composition of the crush washer. > Early on, when...
• Re: Windshield Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:02:23 -0700
  ...Windshield Washer Reservoir Where can one obtain a Windshield Washer Reservoir and pump motor for 1984 7-passenger Vanagon? Thank you, John
• Windshield wiper idiosycrasies
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 21:09:39 -0800
  Today I had something strange happen while using my windshield washers. Normally the washers squirt some water and go through a cycle of 3...
• windshield wiper idiosyncracies
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:28:51 -0800
  Today I had something strange happen while using my windshield washers. Normally the washers squirt some water and go through a cycle of 3...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:06:46 +0000
  ...What type of crush washer do you use for the oil drain plug?  Where can you buy them?  Gowesty had sent out an aluminum...
• Leaky Oil Plug - Outcome
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 17:17:10 -0700
  ...My old leaking plug had a single copper washer & Bob, the mechanic, said he didn't think threads were stripped. He put in an...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:33:40 -0700
  ...There is now a cup-shapped washer on the bolt that is keeping the base attached to the mirror. This cup-shapped washer does...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:22:49 -0700
  I put like 2 hrs of sweat and tears installing that washer. but got it on. PITA.. it does keep the slack out I...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:10:30 -0700
  i'd agree that you could anneal to regain softness of washer but disagree, Ed, in your annealing method for aluminum and copper. Both...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:09:52 -0500
  I just added some of that red windshield de-icer to some rain-x washer fluid.The red stuff contains ethylene glycol. I've...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:28:24 +0000
  ...There is now a cup-shapped washer on the > bolt that is keeping the base > attached to the mirror. This cup-shapped washer does...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:48:15 -0700
  ...On a Vanagon, '90, the > wiper/washer lever has three positions: center off, up for fast, down for > slow. And in all three positions...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:15:39 -0700
  ...Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted > The subject says it. I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the > washer fluid filler tube...
• Windshield washer tubing size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:13:19 -0800
  Before I start cutting my windshield washer tubing to find the blockage does anyone know what size I need to replace it? Rob becida...
• Re: Front thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:56:33 -0500
  ...Front thrust washer > > Hi. I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel > bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:02:04 -0500
  ...The largest washers that even came close to the right thickness were neoprene rather than rubber. Haven't tried the FLAPS yet, though I...
• Re: westy Water tank drain cap - same as rear hatch washer bottle cap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:12:08 EDT
  ...the cap for the rear window washer > reservoir will fit. > Haven't tried it. > > the rear hatch washer bottle cap will work on all...
• Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:39:50 -0800
  ...The tank is full of washer fluid and the windscreen washer > > > works but not a drip out of the headlight washers. I thought they...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:56:29 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:47:12 -0500
  Last fall I went through a miserable time on the road trying to keep my CV joints on after using regular lock washers. I...
• Re: washers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 07:48:10 -0700
  those washers are fiber and break easily when you take them out. I made one with a piece of rubber from the bicycle inner...
• Re: I need a vanagon washer bottle for the front
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:47:06 -0400
  Speaking of the front washer bottle… has anyone successfully patched/repaired one? Mine fills to about 3/4 and then starts to spill out...
• 1st/reverse brake plate assembly
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 6 Jun 2016 12:24:41 -0700
  ...38.7) has a 'wavy spring washer' that isn't in my 090 AT 1st/rev. splined plate assembly. Is this normal? Mine is...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:04:00 -0500
  ...windshield washer reservoir? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Great! Now why can't I find one :) > > Jeff > > > Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:15...
• Re: Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:24:54 -0700
  ...Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :( Hey, today as I was changing my coolant, I lost the little washer that goes under the radiator�bleeder...
• Exhaust system discrepencies
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:49:03 -0400
  ...and now comes the confusion. <g> What "gaskets" and bolts/washers do I need to attach the pipe that runs between the 2-into...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:46:12 -0400
  Those are specialized lock washers. You really should replace the bolts and ideally just get new boot kits. The better ones will include the...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:33:18 -0700
  Did you try to discuss your situation with Chris at T3? Might be flexible and sell you the washers. Patrick Spragge > On Jul 17...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:03:51 -0400
  ...On a Vanagon, '90, the > wiper/washer lever has three positions: center off, up for fast, down for > slow. And in all three positions...
• Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:14:26 -0700
  ...I was in there I'd replace the windshield washer tubing (as my washers haven't worked in 2 years and I suspect clogged...
• Re: copper washers??
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 18:46:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...do NOT try to hold the washer in your fingers! > use a pair of pliers. :) > > joel > OUCH! Nice scar, joel! H Steven Dolan dworkin...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 04:42:56 EST
  Pull towards you to activate the front washers and 3 swipes of the wiper. Pushing forward activates the rear wiper and washers in those...
• Rear washer bottle
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:13:59 -0700
  I'm looking for the cap and the plastic panel cover for the rear hatch window washer bottle. Anyone got a spare set at...
• Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:32:21 -0600
  ...I've seen rubber washers labeled as 'drain plug washers' at the local hardware, and I'm sure my FLAPS has similar washers, but...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:04:09 -0500
  ...Felder industries insists that rebuilders use original VoA copper washers for the quality of that product, and has no interest in its manufacture. Eternally...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:56:25 -0600
  The diameter of the washer should give you a clue as to its application. There aren't that many parts involved. Does it fit...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1371
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 24 May 1997 20:50:27 -0700
  ...snip > Anyone know how to adjust the windshield washer so they don't fill up the roof carrier > instead of hit the windshield? The...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:04:20 EDT
  ...One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I use to replace it? It would appear that without replacing the washer, the amount of...
• Re: Stream Redirection- WAS: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:22:19 -0800
  ...Windshield washer blockage To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 5:13 PM This jogged my memory of an issue that...