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• Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:20:10 -0400
  It may be a VW thing, to have the rear washer squirt (a little) when you activate the rear wiper - my '95 VW Golf...
• Re: WindShield Washer Sprayers
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 4 Nov 2019 10:43:35 -0500
  ...VanCafes Triple Nozzle > ?? > > > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper-washer/24156/dual-nozzle-windshield-washer-jet-?v= > > > > https://www.vancafe.com/211955993-3-p...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:08:32 -0400
  I'd visit a local hardware store to see if they have any 1'' washers that would work. They may not have metric sizes...
• Drain Plug Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 13:10:45 -0500
  ...Are there washers or some other type of gasket that fits over (i.e., under) the coolant drain hex bolts on the bottom side...
• Re: Front w. washer fluid tank
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 21:02:53 -0500
  Washer Jug! OK, The washer jug comes off with 3x 10mm bolts, and electrical connector. The tube that fills it is in very loose...
• Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:27:24 -0800
  John, You are correct about the "U"-shaped spacers, w/serrated washers. They are essential. I read Robert's comments in respect to the...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:11:23 -0500
  ...one operate the headlight washers? >> >> On my Caravelle fitted with Headlight washers it was operated by the windshield washer pump _only_ when the headlights...
• Re: Window washer troubleshooting 1987 GL 2-wheel drive Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 15 May 2006 21:41:26 -0400
  ...No washer motor/pump sound. I'm > suspecting a bad ground on the washer/pump motor. Anyone care to help with > quick and dirty...
• Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:24:10 -0400
  ...He also said the heavy washer that goes between bolt and pulley is missing. I thought a/c & ps pulley bolt didn't have...
• Headlight Washers
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:07:00 -0600
  I was perusing my copy of the Haynes Transporter Repair book and stumbled on references and pictures of a headlight washer system. Just wondering...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 09:55:51 -0500
  ...have found that the Purple Power washer fluid, with a couple of shots of Rain-X washer additive works great----no streaks, and it...
• eccentric washers
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:01:50 +0000
  Any list vendors sell the different sized washers? I see van cafe have one - im guessing its stock 4mm since they dont have the...
• Re: Wiper and washer gone nuts then stops working altogether
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 21:04:41 -0700
  I forgot to mention that the wipers and washer went on by themselves. I did not turn them on. They went haywire squirting water...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:05:59 +0000
  ...This is a > > dished washer, NOT the circlip I am talking about. TIA, Jeff > > > > FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:12:19 -0700
  Ok, that "washer" is an critical part of the circuit and broke off the back side of one of the mounting holes of the...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:35:23 -0700
  I have some of the European dual pump/extra large tanks as used on T3's equipped with headlight washers.;-) BenT sent from my...
• Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:07:13 -0700
  ...When I operate the wiper by pushing forward on the stalk I also get a squirt of washer fluid. I usually use it when...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:46:51 -0400
  The sealing washers are probably work hardened and are no longer soft enough to make a good seal. Replace them as they are ideally...
• Re: Oil drain plug and Heli-coil
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:53:02 EDT
  When I did my first oil change on my Accord I figured that if changing the washer was good for the VW it'd...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:38:18 -0700
  Jim, I do offer the washers and nuts without the sleeves. Just click the drop-down menu for that option. And just so you...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:10:30 -0500
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through one > hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:48:34 -0500
  At 10:13 AM 12/27/2007, Allan Streib wrote... >I need an M14 and M16 sized copper crush washer to reconnect the low...
• Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 May 2025 15:44:38 -0400
  ...I highly recommend getting good bolts and washers. The triple square ones not the Allen head ones. Look at the T3 sight for good...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 07:27:58 -0700
  ditto on my comment about Hylomarbrakes and fuel lines are a whole different story- new washers always, especially on fuel > Date: Wed, 3 Oct...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:42:52 -0800
  ...How does one operate the headlight washers? Should they be wired with the windshield washer pump? The gauge is much thicker for the high...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:11:16 -0400
  HF sells a small pack with an assortment of thick copper washers for a few bucks, get one! Mike B. On 10/2/2012...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:02:12 -0700
  ...rubber luggage rack washer > The hardware store wasn't much help. The largest washers that even > came close to the right thickness were neoprene...
• Oil Drain Plug - Stripped?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 15:00:03 -0400
  ...The head diameter of the SHCS is about the same size as the washer and I don't need a dozen washers. Only downer...
• Re: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:53:56 -0800
  ...any advice on windshield washer blockage? '84 westy > > My washer does not put water on the windshield. I get voltage to the > motor when...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:48:53 -0400
  ...It is black and covers the hole on the rear panel where the washer bottle is accessed at. On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at...
• Re: windshield washer don't work
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 12:44:43 EST
  ...Simulate operation of the washer function on the assembly and note where the contacts are touching. Use an ignition points file or fine emory...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:20:13 -0500
  ...I may have found some 16mm washers at Pep-Boys of all places, they are a dual-sized (5/8" - M16) copper "oil seal...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:36:26 -0400
  ...Both those metals anneal by quenching, not slow cool. > >alistair > > > > >On 2012-10-02, at 2:46 PM, Ed wrote: > >> The sealing washers are...
• Re: [T2] A CV Question, if you please..
  Historical mailing list - George Lyle
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:38:23 -0800
  On Sat, 27 Jan 2001, Tom Young wrote: > Hi all: > > As I recall, at some point VW began recommending that the wavy spring > washer...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:54:04 -0600
  I don't recall about the washers, but I did have an '68 bus once that had a CV come loose while I was...
• Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:39:57 +0000
  ...Someone replaced three bolts with shorter, substandard > bolts and left the washers off. I've gotten all new bolts but they didn't > include...
• Re: Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:14:13 -0600
  ...needs: > > "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with 3 tabs" > > Anyone know what washers he's talking about and...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:59:57 -0700
  ...Is there not a check valve normally? My lines drain and it takes a while for the washer fluid to get to the windshield...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:58:31 -0500
  ...If I can't find new ones with reasonable effort I guess I'll re-use them; I always like to replace crush washers...
• Re: Longer bleeder screw safe?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:20:33 -0600
  ...Did end up getting some copper washers from Oreilly because when the coolant shot out after I sheared off the bolt head, it took...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:09:22 -0400
  That's a lot of $ for a crush washer. I pay 13 cents US from my parts supplier. FWIW, back when I was still...
• Windshield Washer Hose
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:54:43 -0700
  This is on an '84 Vanagon if that matters- I replaced the bottom half of the washer hose. Washer did not work. I cut...
• Re: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Apr 2014 09:52:08 -0400
  ...Rear Window Wiper/Washer > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Stephen, > > > > On my '87 Westy, non-Syncro, the washer comes on when you hold the...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:18:10 -0700
  ...d) install the bearing on the axle e) install another fender washer, a small normal washer and locktite the nut. the bearing runs on...
• linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 May 2011 23:02:12 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/vanagon-check-valve-on-windscreen-washer-line/ alistair
• Re: cleaning pop tops - car wash place
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:15:12 -0400
  step 1 for me is use a pressure washer to clean first. (just be careful of the decals...they may get blasted off) You...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 11:07:13 -0400
  ...I would heat the copper or Aluminium washers and quench them. Well, even Bob Hoover agrees (http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.ca/2006/11/vw-annealing...
• Re: oil drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 18:24:30 -0500
  Go to VW dealer to get the aluminum drain plug washer for your Vanagon. Golf's use different copper washer. It cost you 25...
• Re: CV Joints ( rear )
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 May 2003 10:17:31 -0700
  you know my lobro cv kit did'nt have the washers? i was ok new star heads but no washers?? On 14 May 2003...
• Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:07:23 -0500
  ...He also said the heavy washer that goes between bolt and pulley is missing. I thought on the 1.9 with a/c & ps...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:02:16 +1100
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through > one hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 17:57:43 -0700
  <snip> > I know VW used to supply copper washer (but different > from Golf/Jetta's > which is wider) and later switched to aluminum one...
• Re: type of oil and washer
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:24:58 -0400
  >Tony, >I used to be cavalier about using a new CU washer for the drain plug. If I >didn't have a new one...
• rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:35:01 -0700
  Anyone know of a source for the rubber washers specified as 8X25X4,5 in ETKA? These are used between the luggage rack and mounting...
• rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:38:42 -0500
  I'm looking for a source for the rubber washers used between the luggage rack and roof brackets. These have the approximate dimensions: inner...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:15:40 -0700
  On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote: > Jonathan - > > VW# N0138149 14x18x1.5mm Drain Plug Washer...
• Winshield washers -- first use since buying 1984 Vanagon in 1997
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:48 -0400
  I had to have my front heater blower replaced, and I had my VW mechanic replace the heater coil, windshield washer motor and windshield...
• Re: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:14:53 -0400
  ...I wonder if it was on the outside with the crush washer and just stuck there. On my 1.9 I had a kind...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:12:19 -0800
  ...The washer idea is a good one but again I'd be curious as to how washer thickness affects position of parts. A large...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:30:28 -1000
  ...crush washer >> >> I have never had a problem with needing to use a used crush washer in a >> pinch, (ha!) and it isn't...