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Re: MexiBugs LOOONG (was: appropriateness (was Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing))
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 11:39:33 +0100
...They also had electric windshield washers, the tank/pump was mounted with a rubberband in the sparewheel which was now placed with it's...
Sink/stove removal proceedure - long
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:56:51 -0300
...The left hand side has a two stage nut system with washers on either side of the flange holing the top. Remove and label...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:33:35 -0400
...Replace the Allen socket > screws and washers preferably with stainless. > > Dennis > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > <vanagon@gerry...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
...Remove the hydraulic fitting altogether and make � � > sure not to lose the two copper washers sitting on the hydraulic bolt � � > on either side of...
Re: From rags to westy in a week.
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:42:28 +0000
...Oversize> > > washers are a good idea too. A big advantage of locknuts for this is that> > > you don't need tighten them that much...
Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:26:33 -0700
...For my application I absolutely needed the posts/screws/washers > to be nearly flush with the battery case; the wood screw head was nearly...
NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:44:18 -0700
...10 percent Spacers, washers, etc., missing: 10 percent Tools, spare fasteners, etc., not removed: 10 percent Lack of lubrication: 7 percent Access panels left...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
...Remove the hydraulic fitting altogether and make >>� � > sure not to lose the two copper washers sitting on the hydraulic >> bolt >>� � > on either side of...
Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 21 May 2011 14:50:35 -0400
...Or being *sure* you'll remember what all the various nuts, washers etc are for, then having to wait a week...baggies and a...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:35:43 -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: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:21:55 -0500
...Replace the Allen socket > > screws and washers preferably with stainless. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > <vanagon@gerry...
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: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
...Remove the hydraulic fitting altogether and make > sure not to lose the two copper washers sitting on the hydraulic bolt > on either side of...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:02:05 -0400
...enough (two of the clips are now self-tapping screws with washers on them…). When that happens I will look into putting something in...
Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Sun, 1 Jan 2017 09:41:37 -0600
...gt; <br />>>> Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots.<br />>>> <br />>>&gt...
Re: Cool Air-Cooled (long)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 08:22:30 -0500
...Replace any missing screws, use larger washers on holes that have wallowed out. 4. Install the engine-to-body foam seal correctly (with the...
Re: Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 15:12:36 -0500
...a different spot, and holds it on with a bunch > >>of washers? Should I be paying for the fact that he couldn't drill...
Re: Instructions for fridge removal
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:26:57 -0700
...The left hand side has a two stage nut system with washers on either side of the flange holing the top. Remove and label...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...No washers, Spin cam in bearings with light oil and check end play, Teenee, ~.001-2 easy, loove it., remove. Install Dist drive, & dist...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...Remove the hydraulic fitting altogether and >>> make >>> > sure not to lose the two copper washers sitting on the hydraulic >>> bolt >>> > on either side of...
Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 19:34:36 -0800
...1) the two plastic thrust washers (oil pump - direct clutch drum, and between the direct and forward clutch drums); 2) the bearing between the...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...Remove the hydraulic fitting altogether and make >>> > sure not to lose the two copper washers sitting on the hydraulic >>> bolt >>> > on either side of...
Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:06:25 -0600
...I went to fastenall and asked for the best > > hex-headed replacement bolts they could sell me and nord-lock two-piece > > lock > > washers...
Re: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:09:12 +0000
...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: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:11:10 -0700
...enough (two of the clips are now self-tapping > screws with washers on them…). When that happens I will look into putting > something in...
Three oil changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
...I made the list of Bosch parts and told her where to get extra filters, oil drain plug washers, strainer kits, spark plugs etc...
Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner--LONG
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:05:12 -0500
...The left hand side has a two stage nut system with washers on either side of the flange holing the top. Remove and label...
Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:45:30 -0600
...I went to fastenall and asked for the best > >>hex-headed replacement bolts they could sell me and nord-lock two-piece > >>lock > >>washers...
Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:05:53 -0500
...check also for star washers and tight, clean, crimps and >>connections at all grounds. >> >>the wire at the alternator output may a bit short...
Re: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:36:18 -0400
...kits that use a series of metal clips and > > bolts/nuts/washers. I don't know if they sell separate pieces. > > >>>> > > >>>> I hope this...
Engine build and other things, part 3
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
...Can't seem to come up with six clean clutch bolts and I want new washers, so they go on the list. Run wiring...
Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:20:09 -0500
...10 percent > Spacers, washers, etc., missing: 10 percent > Tools, spare fasteners, etc., not removed: 10 percent > Lack of lubrication: 7 percent > Access panels left...
Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
...8) Repair Front and Rear windshield washers. There are some other "want to's" but I think these will keep me busy for a...
Re: Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 19:23:13 -0400
...NOTE, the screws provided are now about 1/4" too long! Either put in shorter screws or stack a few washers under the screw...
Re: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:28:17 -0400
...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: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:07:56 -0700
...enough (two of the clips are now self-tapping > screws with washers on them…). When that happens I will look into putting > something in...
Re: Smaller sized Optima battery install (painfully long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Henry
Sun, 15 Oct 2000 15:24:08 -0700
...Might want to have a couple washers on hand. 2) Next, look around your neighborhood to see if there's somebody, like my neighbor...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:13:44 -0400
...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: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:10:39 -0600
...Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running > smoothly. > 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:24:29 -1000
...Replace the Allen socket screws >>> and washers preferably with stainless. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
Re: Where to buy a balanced engine? was: Engine balancing
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:43:40 -0500
...bolts to get >>the balance right, or add or remove lead washers in certain parts of the >>propeller. >> >>But i have no idea how...
Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:26:07 -0400
...I went to fastenall and asked for the best > hex-headed replacement bolts they could sell me and nord-lock two-piece > lock > washers...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 18:16:01 -0700
...and you see auto trans vanagons with washers and spacers under the bottom engine mounting stud nuts. And I have see one of those...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:10:38 -0600
...enough (two of the clips are now self-tapping >> screws with washers on them…). When that happens I will look into putting >> something in...
Re: front heater problems 85'
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:42:02 -0500
...Don't worry about dropping washers, you'll find them behind the carpet in front. D) When you put them back, use M6 hex...
Re: What do I need? If 2.1 something to watch out for
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:17:36 -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...
Rear Bearings R&R
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:06:05 -0400
...Now clean your CV joint washers and reinforcement things and bolts if you �re not using new ones. Lots of brake cleaner, paper towels...
Rear Bearings R&R
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
...Now clean your CV joint washers and reinforcement things and bolts if you > 're not using new ones. Lots of brake cleaner, paper towels...
Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:03:31 -0700
...my 71 bus every 3,000 miles, and there were >> crushable washers, a gasket, and two sizes of wrenches needed. And I >> don't...
Re: Was: Exhausted, but quite...finally! Now Dremel!
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:10:31 -0500
...morning running from FLAPS to mega-home-center, >pillar to post, tracking down the correct stainless steel bolts, nuts, >washers, and springs necessary to...
Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
Historical mailing list - rsf
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:14:28 -0500
...check also for star washers and tight, clean, crimps and >>connections at all grounds. >> >>the wire at the alternator output may a bit short...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:11:37 -0800
...the corresponding hole on the engine stand) and an assortment of washers and nuts. This gave me max flexibility in mounting the thing. When...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:44:59 -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: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:48:20 -0500
...Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running > > > smoothly. > > > 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other...
Middle seat in a Westy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 01:23:05 -0400
...Put the rubber washers back in place. Put the Rail on top. Choose two of the bolt holes for your real metal bolts. (I...
Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:33:01 -0400
...10.9 hardware, bolts up from the bottom with hardened washers under the head and the locknut directly onto the cylinder base. The rear...
Brief Report on Norcold after a Week of Camping
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:42:51 -0700
...I'm going to add rubber washers between the front frame and the cabinet, where the mounting screws are, and see if thatreduces the...
Re: Tools....
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 25 May 2001 00:05:00 -0500
...extremely useful for picking up dropped washers and nuts and such. a Gotcha-stick that has a button on one end and when you...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:21:20 -0700
...enough (two of the clips are now > self-tapping > >> screws with washers on them…). When that happens I will look into > putting > >> something in...
The story behind the horse skull, the luggage rack, etc.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 18 May 2010 10:31:53 -0400
...normally hold the front of the luggage rack down (With big washers on them). So I guess he failed to note that it was...