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• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:42:06 -0600
  ...However, with the > inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to be getting to the torque spec without > lifting the whole rack off...
• Re: Speedo fix (I think..maybe.)
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:47:36 -0600
  ...If it works, let's call it "Don's Secret", and maybe you could sell a line of lacy zip ties for special occasions...
• Re: Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:12:19 -0400
  ...Look on the internet for footman loops ,tie dwons marine stainless steel ,ect. I have seen this identical tie down some place else before...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:24:49 -0800
  ...Jim On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 7:26 AM, Tieitup <tieitup@gmail.com> wrote: > > So air or water? i'm leaning towards the...
• Re: Mr.Canoe Head
  Historical mailing list - David D Williams
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 09:25:52 -0800
  Have used foam gunnel blocks to tie down my canoe for years. In fact I dragged it to Inuvik last year. Haven't lost...
• Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 20:30:56 -0400
  These are the pop-riveted tie downs in the luggage rack. I need all eight. thanks, Dana 85 Westy 1.9td -- No virus found...
• Re: Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 22:16:07 -0600
  ...Engine Bay Zip Ties I don't know. I bought some white zip ties years ago thinking they were all created equal. They disintegrated...
• Re: Installing a tie rod in a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:49:40 -0400
  ...Installing a tie rod in a Syncro >Sometimes the seemingly easy things turn out to be tricky. > >I changed the right side tie rod...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137)
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 7 May 2010 20:47:20 +0000
  ...Every knot > weakens the line it's tied in, sometimes by quite a lot. > > :) > d > -- Sent from my mobile device
• Re: tie-rod ends (second request)
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:34:12 -0400
  Hey John, I just did my rack...seemed like those tie rod ends were one of the easiest parts...certainly not vanagon specific IMHO...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:16:37 -0600
  ...I think I have also stretched the new boots over a tie rod end removed from the steering arm (knuckle). I think that way...
• Re: Tie rod replacement (not tie rod ends)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:38:10 -0400
  ...I did a search for tie rod and read all the posts, many replies were about tie rod ends thought hence my title of...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:43 -0800
  ...Water > On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Tieitup <tieitup@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> FWIW? >> IIRC? > > > Google man. Google. > > Neil.
• Re: P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:30:59 EST
  Get a tie rod separator from Autozone or a similar FLAPS, and remove the end with no damage. Cost is around $12. Use a...
• Re: Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 18:19:01 +0000
  ...With the > old > >>>> engine out I am cleaning the bay and noticed the zip ties that hold > the > >>>> main harness around the edge of...
• Re: Rear CV-Joints/PS Rack boots..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 18:48:54 -0500
  ...They hope to undo the tie-rod from the rack, and preserve the wheel alighnment. They figure 1.5 hours work. If they have...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:17:45 -0500
  ...I tied this off with a couple of safety ties so the split hose wouldn't slide, and then tied the whole assembly off...
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:21 -0500
  The inner tie rod end doesn't not get tightened or adjusted unless it has started to unscrew. There is not much thread here...
• Zip Ties Everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 14:45:48 -0800
  ...The whole mess of coolant hoses from the engine compartment to the radiator is held on by zip-ties. Is this a factory thing...
• Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:04:59 -0700
  ...Ends tied off pulling the loop as taught as you can. Now you can attach hold down hooks to the cord rather than the...
• syncro - heater hose abrasion heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:55 -0700
  ...The heater hoses and rad lines are bundled together with factory tie wraps but there was enough movement in bundle to allow a portion...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:17:19 -0800
  ...Sorry. > > Anybody know if copying this pattern, like this OEM tie down, is legal? I mean a tie down is a tie down, and...
• Re: best tie rod ends
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:29:18 -0500
  ...best tie rod ends Both my tie rod ends are only 2 years old but ended up in bad shape after removal because the...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:27:04 +0000
  ...The box will only have to be 32" long if I can figure out how to remove the tie rods, not the tie rod...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 06:10:11 EDT
  ...When you remove the tie rod end, just loosen the locknut but snug it up again against the end of the tie rod end...
• Re: Bolo tie
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:30:53 -0500
  >> Not such a great idea to wear a bolo tie in Massachusetts, either. << LOL, used to have a couple when I was a wee...
• Re: Carrying a canoe, Was: Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jun 97 13:05:03 EDT
  ...It is the tie downs. Place the canoe symmetrically length and crosswise between the front and back tiedowns, and firmly tie it down with...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:50 -0400
  ...If it doesn't move and the tie rod boot is good then your tie rod end is fine. If it moves then look...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700
  Worn bushings and tie rods make a big difference in your van's stability. Proper tires and inflation pressures (~55psi+) help too. My '84...
• Re: [vanagon] Tie rod end rubber covers
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:30:27 -0800
  ross, I would not worry about the rubber and yes you must replace the whole tie rod unit to replace the rubber. The rubber...
• Re: Where to get front seat padding?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:57:01 -0700
  ...How did you tie the foam to the frame? Just use > some kind of twine and tie it in a two or three spots...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:49:25 -0400
  ...tie rod removal... > > >> KD-Tools sells a really nice "Tie Rod" end remover. Looks like an >> adjustable >> arm gear puller. There is also a...
• Has anyone rebuilt their Power Steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:26:48 -0400
  ...Set, Left & Right, Steering Rack to Tie Rods, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 $18.10 251-419-803 Tie Rod, Left or Right, Vanagon 1980...
• Re: Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:30:15 -0400
  ...Bill I made my own "crowsfoot" type wrench for this but wonder if something > like this: > > http://www.kmstools.com/cta-universal-inner-tie...
• failed inspection
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:42:26 -0500
  ...Are you saying they failed it just because the boot was ripped or was the tie rod end so worn and loose that it...
• Re: Need more help with the luggage rack tie downs
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:21:47 -0400
  ...Has > anyone ordered tie downs from any vendor that lined up with the factory > holes? > > Does anyone else have any good ideas for something...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:49:04 -0800
  Given your description, it is unlikely that a bent right tie rod is the issue. If the tie rod was bent, the right wheel...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:10:43 -0700
  ...it's very important to hold the rack from twisting with a wrench while unscrewing the tie rod. the ball joint on the inner...
• Re: Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:47:58 -0700
  Oh-Oh! I'm not using any ties at all. Where would they go? Where the CV boot wraps around the axle? Thanks, Bill...
• Re: cool portopitti storage idea in westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:16:45 -0700
  ...If you don't want it dropped on your head tie it down! > > >
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
  ...Pump to tie rod ends. P-mail if interesed. JC... -------------- Original message -------------- From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> > I've never heard of this...
• Re: tieitup ... if you are legit please send notice of same in headline
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:57:01 -0500
  Tieitup invited the list server to open a GMail account. Hmmmm... maybe that's not a bad idea ;-) John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL...
• Re: Ring Compressor Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 May 2009 18:31:06 -0400
  Wide zip tie around the 2nd and oil ring. Work the top ring in. Cut off the zip tie after the oil ring is...
• Re: Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 22:07:26 -0600
  ...Engine Bay Zip Ties Hey everybody, Happy New year! If you remember a while back I had posted about my engine biting the dust...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:34:50 -0800
  ...Inner tie rod Like Neal mentioned you absolutely need to secure the shaft. The rack isn't designed to take any rotational torque on...
• Tie Rod Replacement ??
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 15:36:05 EDT
  Hi All, Has anyone out there in Vanagon land removed the tie rods, on a power steering front end? Does the power steering have...
• Re: Woops...now where did that go?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 18:24:17 -0700
  ...You might have to tie it on, BUT DO NOT SEAL it on with glue. I tried that and it corroded in a few...
• FW: Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:10:26 -0400
  ...Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale? > These are the pop-riveted tie downs in the luggage rack. I need...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:16:36 -0700
  I used a landscaping tie with supporting blocks and shims (tie too short) to support top. Lower end of tie and blocks were on...
• Luggage rack tie downs.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:21:04 -0500
  Hi Volks, I just made some hooks to be able to attach tie downs on the original westy luggage rack. Didn't know if...
• Re: Rad cardboard deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 07:33:39 -0400
  ...What I did was drill small holes in the cardboard and used small black zip ties to fasten the cardboard to the vertical bars...
• Aux. Battery-Stereo Amp question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:19:02 -0400
  ...Am I asking too much of the aux battery to tie in the amp....would I be better off pulling the fuse to the...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:24:55 +0000
  Yes, I want to remove both tie rods, not the ends, from the rack to make it more compact for shipping to France. The...
• Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:17:59 -0800
  I have a bit of play in the tie rod assembly. It's at the inside one, where it connects to the steering box...
• cheap inside lights
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:22:59 EST
  ...Would've used velcro or twist ties to attach, but clear fishing line was handy so I tied 'em to the small wood screws...
• Re: need to replace boot on steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:23:19 -0700
  ...I just had to slightly loosen the nut that secures the tie rod end and then unscrew the tie rod from the tie rod...
• wtb: Tie Rod "Grommet"
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 18:31:59 -0700
  Hi Folks, HELP! I need the thick rubber "grommet" that seals the outside end of the power steering rack boot to the tie rod...
• Re: Top 3 Reasons...
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 08:41:32 -0500
  You know, I couldn't agree with you more on each of these three insightfull points!! Bradley Flubacher (flub) ----- Original Message ----- From: "TieDye" <boomin...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 13:58:05 -0500
  ...However, with the >> inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to be getting to the torque spec without >> lifting the whole rack off...
• Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:25:55 -0700
  ...For this inner tie rod nut: http://tinyurl.com/3tl5wl3 How does one torque the big inner "nut" to rack? I imagine most go...