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  • Hall Sender replacement on a Digifant/2.1L engine
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:22:04 -0800
    ...I promise you it will fall apart unless you're able to keep it between it's two enclosing thrust washers. Even then it...
  • Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sun, 7 Dec 2014 23:14:55 -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...
  • Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:39:20 -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...
  • Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
    ...I used a magnet wand to capture the loose nut and washers. The MC is now ready to be removed. Jimmy the MC to...
  • Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
    ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. If you...
  • Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
    ...I used a magnet wand to capture the loose nut and washers. The MC is now ready to be removed. Jimmy the MC to...
  • Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -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...
  • Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -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...
  • Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -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...
  • Installed: new 3 window canvas (Looong)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 19 May 2000 11:00:27 -0300
    ...BE CAREFUL as the "push-up bar" is spring loaded, so prior to finally un-screwing the 4 top nuts/bolts, close the roof...
  • Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0400
    Did you look (or call) the companies at the two links I sent you above? I think I saw the thrust washers on the...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -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...
  • Rebuilt it yourself! Was: bosch part number for diesel starter
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:10:35 -0400
    ...Don't lose the springs! File off any remains from the brush holder. Solder on new brushes. Mahe sure they are soldered well. Each...
  • 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: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -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: Wolfie mods
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
    ...Lessens valve train weight to effectively increase spring pressure WITHOUT having to go to heavier springs (Less weight to move back and forth). 6...
  • Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
    ...The greater outer diameter points to the rear end of the piston, where the spring is attached. Put spring and piston back into the...
  • Building that engine, but got sidetracked with the car (part2)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 22:47:42 -0700
    ...Especially since I got them dual springs and a higher lift cam. I bet they'd work on stock springs, stock cam, stock rockers...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -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: 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: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:44:46 -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...
  • Re: The pin goes in
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
    ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. If you...
  • 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...
  • Gerbil engine replacement, part IV
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Sat, 06 Jul 1996 23:42:20 -0600
    ...I ended up scrounging a bolt from one of the old exhaust clamps, putting a couple of washers on it, and using that to...
  • 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: 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: 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...
  • Exhausted, but quite...finally!
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:28:24 -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: Rebuilding an 81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:28:36 -0600
    ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. If you...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:57:39 -0700
    ...And >> yes, it >>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>> >>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:33:35 -0400
    ...Use good clamps, spring or crimp. For the hose that connects > to the oil cooler feed you will find that it is likely the...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:21:55 -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...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:02:05 -0400
    ...And >>> yes, it >>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>> >>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Sun, 1 Jan 2017 09:41:37 -0600
    ...gt; <br />&gt;&gt;&gt; Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots.<br />&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />&gt;&gt;&gt...
  • 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: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:10:36 -0500
    ...BE CAREFUL as the "push-up bar" is spring loaded, so prior to finally un-screwing the 4 top nuts/bolts, close the roof...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:11:10 -0700
    ...And > >>> yes, it > >>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>> > >>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:28:07 -0700
    ...BE CAREFUL as the >"push-up bar" is spring loaded, so prior to finally un-screwing the 4 top >nuts/bolts, close the roof...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:07:56 -0700
    ...And > >>> yes, it > >>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>> > >>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:24:29 -1000
    ...Use >>> good clamps, spring or crimp. For the hose that connects to the oil cooler >>> feed you will find that it is likely the...
  • 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
    ...And >>>>> yes, it >>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • 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: Suspension for Off Roading
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:41:21 -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: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:21:20 -0700
    ...And > >>>>> yes, it > >>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: More fun with mechanics
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:47:26 -0700
    ...More fun with mechanics >>> >>> >>> > Could the elastomers or springs be out of the clutch plate? >>> > >>> > On Apr 2, 2011 3:00 PM, "Rocket J...
  • some tool suppliers (long) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
    ...6, June 1996) Allied International hand tools, hydraulic jacks, jack 13207 Bradley Avenue stands, engine stands and hoists, Sylmar, CA 91342 parts washers & cleaners...
  • Re: Was: Exhausted, but quite...finally! Now Dremel!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 08:59:37 -0400
    ...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: Pop top canvas replecement
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
    ...BE CAREFUL as the "push-up bar" is spring loaded, so prior to finally un-screwing the 4 top nuts/bolts, close the roof...
  • Hi... my name's Stephen and I'm a Van addict
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 04:10:11 -0500
    ...After starting to show a few coolant drops this past spring, he more recently began gulping about a hundred cc's after a long...
  • Engine build and other things, part 3
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
    ...Now it sits low and snug and it all clears nicely, though the left bank flaps occasionally stick in the open position, the spring...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:32:40 -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...
  • Syncro Westy conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Dec 1995 10:12:33 -0500
    ...You need to drill several 8mm holes through floor for holdown bolts, nuts+big washers outside. And you need propane, waste and fresh water...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:01:30 +0000
    ...And > >>>>> yes, it > >>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> My 86 Syncro , again North American model. Does...
  • Re: Was: Exhausted, but quite...finally! Now Dremel!
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:48:03 -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: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:39:21 -1000
    ...Use >>>> good clamps, spring or crimp. For the hose that connects to the oil cooler >>>> feed you will find that it is likely the...
  • Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
    ...Don't lose the springs! File off any remains from the brush holder. Solder on new brushes. Mahe sure they are soldered well. Each...
  • 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: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
    ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. Clean all...
  • Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
    ...Consider using new rod nuts and crank case nuts and washers, new head bolt nuts and washers are a good idea too. Clean all...