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• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:23:13 -0700
  ...Any ideas > on this one?? > BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I need a spare set. > > Please post if you...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:52 -0700
  ...vanagon transmission. > > The bell housing is removed from the transmission, the circlip is off, > the > reverse gear slides to the rear............. > > .........now how do...
• speedo
  Historical mailing list - mervyn. readman
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 15:04:47 PDT
  ...Then I realized there was nothing to hold it there and it dosn't look like ther is a groove for a circlip to...
• Re: Rabbit Transmission (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:38:02 -0500
  ...Deleted circlips lead to spider gear shaft self-machining the inside of the bell housing. This may cause gear engagement problems. I have gone...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:07:34 -0800
  ...Really reluctant joints may need pressing off. > 3) The manual shows the joint being held to the axle shaft by a circlip, and > says...
• 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: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:36:58 -0700
  on the body end of the strut, it sits on a pin, and it's held on there by an 'e' shaped circlip. Pry...
• Re: "C"-Clip
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:04:44 -0800
  ...cable >>in the wheel dust cap? > >It's just a simple circlip. > >BenT I went shopping at the only local hardware store, the 3...
• Re: wrist pins/boston bob
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:45:20 +1100
  ...Reason given is > because the gudgeon circlip had broken ??? allowing the pin to move. > Gradually the hole elongated resulting in the bottom of the...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 14:37:40 -0500
  ...Remove the circlip's that hold the wrist pins. Then remove the wrist pins using a tool like this https://www.dropbox.com/s...
• Re: cv boots that will last??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:48:41 +0000
  I have LOBRO (6 15212 7500 505) comes with the boot, retaining clips, washer plates, circlips, fasteners, and grease, and very good installation instructions...
• Re: Procedure: Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:49:27 -0500
  ...that I'd advise >you have before attempting it are: > > External circlip pliers > 3" puller > seal remover (that wicked-looking double-hooked tool) > a...
• ready to re-install cylinders/heads, but...problems..
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:50:53 -0700
  ...new rings in....here's te trouble...fought to get teh circlip out, but pin will not budge! any suggestions? Oh! and I was...
• Re: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:25:27 -0500
  ...could he have > broken? IF he didn't put back > the circlip on the dustcap, would the cable slip out > to the point of...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:53:50 -0400
  ...It’s just compressing the hub, bearing inner races and spacer up against the circlip on the axle. >> >> >>> On Jun 2, 2015, at 1...
• Re: CV Joint Grease
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 13:46:48 -0500
  ...It came as part of the clamp/circlip/grease package from Transform when I bought four new CV joints, boots and transmission. The kit...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 10:43:06 -0500
  ...to remove/install the CV joint >from/to the axle. ^^^^^^^^^^^ My circlip "tool" was a big screwdriver and a small needle nose pliers... works...
• Re: For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:24:14 -0500
  ...I did this repair to my vanagon awhile back.I needed circlip plyers(sears) and a seal puller(sears too). I thought I may...
• Re: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:11:42 -0700
  ...is actually what transfers power between the 2 shafts...If the circlip that holds the collar in place is gone or loose, then the...
• Re: How to tighten up the cig lighter socket?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:56:20 -0800
  ...I wonder if they make circlips that big? Neil. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:40:06 -0500
  ...Installs in a snap by just taking the circlip off, etc. (see the PDF file). If you don't want to make one, I...
• Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:07:18 -0400
  ...Pulled the axle, removed the circlip, and went to whack the CV > off shaft. It moved about 2mm, then refused to go any further...
• Re: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:55:38 -0800
  ...could he have broken? IF he didn't put back > the circlip on the dustcap, would the cable slip out to the point of...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:57:13 +0000
  ...failure in the 2nd gear piston mentioned by Ken under the >> circlips >> on the DS. >> If the rubber piston seals are cracked, aged to...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:26:23 -0700
  ...Any ideas > on this one?? > BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I need a spare set. > > Please post if you...
• Re: Question #2 - clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 17:25:13 -0700
  ...you extend the slave cylinder to its max (there's a circlip that keeps it from popping right out) with no way of getting...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:45:43 -0600
  ...I think pulling circlip's and piston pins > much > >> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still attached > to > >> the...
• Re: adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:07:54 -0700
  ...the throttle? specifically, > should the link rod (with the spring and circlip on > the end) be screwed all the way into the threaded > tube...
• CV joint repair
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 01:57:23 -0500
  ...It covers a circlip that holds the flange onto the final drive. I have found this plug to be leaking on at least half...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:16:10 -0400
  ...Then put on the circlip to hold >> the CV. >> >> Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions. >> >> John >>
• Re: 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 06:10:27 EST
  ...To remove the piston, remove the large circlip which is holding it in place. There is a large heavy spring behind the piston and...
• 87 Syncro Blown CV Joint
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:08:46 -0500 (EST)
  ...The second is - I am having some trouble removing the joint from the shaft even though the circlip has been removed. Is the shaft...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Nut Research
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:15:45 -0500
  ...I also put new circlip for the outer CV joint. I don't want take any chances that the axle nut or CV joint...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:30:02 +0000
  ...pin out (as well as access to remove the inside pin circlip). I removed and installed the piston pins with a scrap piece of...
• Re: speedo 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 00:12:47 -0400
  ...if the little circlip breaks off and the tip of the cable pulls back inside the grease cap, the cable won't get spun...
• Re: Extra Screw (fastener, Ben, fastener)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:13:59 -0600
  ...parts to make another one" > > pensioner (Member Order of the mysterious circlip) > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:13:50 -0700
  ...is it square to match the cable end? And the little circlip on the cable end in place? Alistair > On Jul 11, 2017, at...
• Re: Bleeder Valve, CV's, After-Market Filter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 06:37:56 PST
  ...I don't have a press, will I be able to get the CV >back on the shaft without one? After removing the circlip...
• '56 kombi transmission: the finale!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:31:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...I fixed problem B by removing the side plate, circlip, spacer and pulling the side gear, and then reinstalling it, but much more gently...
• Re: CV help!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 05:56:17 -0400
  James First make sure that the circlip is removed. I know, but check anyway. Take a heavy hammer or mallet (1 � lb or more...
• Re: trans input shaft dia. 85 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 17:38:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...Drop trans, seperate clutch housing from trans proper (6 bolts), remove a circlip, push reverse gear backwards and screw out main shaft. No special...
• Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:37:57 -0800
  ...I went ahead >> and ordered up some new CV bolts, the flange cap, circlips, and an oil seal. >> Everything came apart quite easily including...
• Wasserboxer piston pin removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:18:42 -0700
  ...You want it so it just fits through the hole in the piston pin. (You DID remove the circlip, right?) Slide bolt head first...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:48:37 -0700
  ...On some CV's the balls easily fall out others seem to "click in" and hold them. * For the circlip one needs a flat...
• Re: Sliding door operation
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 10:02:21 AST
  ...They're held in by circlips, under plastic caps if they are still there. Else by rust. Get the remains and the bracket to...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:12:18 -0400
  ...Can anyone suggest how to get that sucker off?>> Try this: -make sure that you have removed the CirClip (sp?) from he end of...
• Power Window Motor and Brake Light Switch Fun
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:49:48 -0700
  ...Pull off the plastic face plate and the circlip to get to the motor's internals (windings, magnets/guts) spray some electric contact cleaner...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
  ...Resting atop the piston is the pushrod seat, and there's a circlip to keep the whole assembly together. The seat has a hole...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:43:51 -0400
  ...The bell housing is removed from the transmission, the circlip is off, the reverse gear slides to the rear............. .........now how do I get...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 06:09:42 -0400
  ...It’s just compressing the hub, bearing inner races and spacer up against the circlip on the axle. > On Jun 2, 2015, at 1...
• Lower ball joint --- original vs. cheapo
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:01:59 +0200
  ...The only differences I noticed were the circlips of the boot. The lower one is like rubber ring (??) and in original it was three...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 14 May 2006 14:57:45 -0500
  ...I have removed the circlip and tried tapping >the end of the shaft with a cold chisel while the outer joint was supported in...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Jul 94 10:21:08 CDT
  ...It took a couple of minutes of C-clamp pressure to get mine compressed to the point where I could fit the circlips. OK...
• Re: CV boot replacement, Syncro front outer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:39:21 -0400
  ...There is a circlip that will need to be opened to get the joint off the axle. Messy job. If you ordered the boot...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:32:45 -0400
  ...Then put on the circlip to hold >> the CV. >> >> Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions. >> >> John >>
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:24:53 -0700
  ...The plug is just tapped into place to cover a circlip access hole and the plug can work loose if a bad CV on...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - emergency/parking brake set-up
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:45:52 -0800
  ...I'd unbolt it from the floor, remove one circlip to get a pin out, then the whole thing will be in your hands...
• Re: Cv axles
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2015 12:29:05 -0700
  ...I'm looking in Bentley 42.7 and only see one circlip shown, but IIRC there should be a circlip at each end of...
• 85 GL 1.9 engine mystery...
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:36:47 -0700
  ...1 lifter had the locking circlip/wire completely missing (so the plunger was free to move as much as it wanted in or out...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:48:28 -0500
  ...I think pulling circlip's and piston pins much easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still attached to the...