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• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:53:08 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts Johnson Foreign Auto, my local Vanagon gurus, does not use an inside clamp or tie...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:27:17 -0600
  ...All the adjustment takes place on either side of those washers. Just take a look at the way the original is constructed and you...
• Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 May 2025 18:09:30 +0000
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• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 05:59:51 EDT
  ...2 washers will be included as OEM. I think Vw used washers to prevent the paint from chipping when the screw is tightened against...
• Paranoid maintenance pays off again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:49:41 -0600
  ...the poor condition of the spring washers that appear to be pretty much no longer spring washers. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled ________________________________________________________________ GET...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 01:59:54 -0500
  ...955 -- in parts catalog, main group 9 (electrical), subgroup 55 (washers/wipers) Yrs, d
• Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 May 2003 07:10:42 -0600
  ...have no steenking washers... >> >>Sooo, should they? >> >>Anyone out there done rear bearings lately and >>remember if there was washers or not? >> >> >> > > Steve, I...
• Re: Waterboxer assembly detail sought
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:24:11 -0700
  ...and they look like nuts with a 'shoulder/washer' built onto the nut, or nuts with washers. scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <jim...
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 29 May 2000 10:36:06 -0400
  ...On installation, I bought some nice rubber washers from my friendly local Lowe's home supply store. (Like Home Depot). Also, I used Permatex...
• Re: How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:44:14 -0600
  The triple nozzle washers are the result of a thread on TheSamba. Here's the link. Installation is not for the timid. They work...
• Re: How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:48:06 -0400
  ...How important are those two-hole washers? Hey Just regreased and rebooted all 4 of my rear CV joints. Empited out my solvent tank...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:38:00 -0800
  ...And I > get > my copper crush washers "cheap" at Harbor Freight > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93324 > > Jack > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ?? Plug removal Success !!!
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:55:02 -0500
  ...Du Bist Verruckt Good Morning, Fred E-mail message I used to use old oil drain plug washers until finally the plug stuck so...
• Crankcase nuts.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 21:34:56 +0000
  ...Does anyone know where I can find some? Can I use lock washers instead? Thanks. Aaron J. Wood Student at University of Florida Email...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 08:08:41 -0400
  ...1) Walk into hardware store 2) Ask for "four of those washers withe the domed screens that go on washing machine hoses 3) In...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:59:08 -0500
  ...If they're not too beat up, you can reuse solid copper > washers by sanding them smooth. Rub them on some fine grit emery...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 05:48:03 -0700
  ...But wait,...Ron you installed new 5.5mm washers, the same size as your OLD 5.5mm washers, so really nothing changed, you are...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:08:37 -0500
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... >> Johnson Foreign Auto, my local...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 06:44:14 -0500
  ...I used locking washers > > (stainless) when I was working on my exhaust system. > > VW seems to use nuts with a metal locking insert. Of...
• Re: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:17 -0800
  ...In my case, thought the doubled up washers at each end are there to compensate for roof shape and luggage rack shape differences. FWIW...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:56:45 EDT
  ...Gregory, those spring washers are not needed. I have been fitting Vanagon Exhaust systems like for over 10 years and NEVER use them. A...
• bolt sizes for exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:13:42 -0500
  ...Anyone can tell me what size I need, exactly? And should I get the locking washers I've seen mentioned? Thanks again, Wes
• Re: Fastener wizard?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 May 2011 22:22:26 -0400
  ...I can't cut off the drilled end Is there a reason you can't just stack washers under the head to effectively shorten...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:33:10 -0400
  ...2 washers will be included as OEM. I think Vw used washers to prevent the paint from chipping when the screw is tightened against...
• Re: Quick Westy table question.. lock washer needed?
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:46:26 -0500
  ...I'm assuming that there was maybe a couple of washers in there that I must have lost. I couldn't find a parts...
• Re: distributor drive shaft installation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 10:03:44 -0700
  I've done this several times and never lost washers down into the engine. Not sure what engine you're talking about here but...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:13:27 -0500
  ...32 pieces, with 4, M8 Carriage bolts ( w/ washers and nylon insert lock nuts ) that fit the end caps. Heads painted POR15 black. 4...
• Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0800
  ...Both of these are missing, maybe they just worked themselves out, maybe a prior mechanic forgot lock washers. I looked in the Bentley and...
• Re: Noisy KYB's (again)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 19:20:42 EST
  It is also important to install the washers the right way, cup down, if I remember correctly and the rubber of the bushing should...
• exhaust hardware sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 23:17:42 -0500
  Hello, Could someone please share with me the sizes of all bolts, washers and nuts needed to replace a complete exhaust system. Head Stud...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ?? Plug removal Success !!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 7 May 2003 11:12:27 EDT
  ...Right after that bit of fun and games, I went straight to the VW parts counter and bought a handful of the washers. The...
• captain's chair arms
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:08:10 EST
  ...Be careful not to lose the bolt or washers under the vinyl. The axle is held to the seat back with two little socket...
• Re: [vanagon] FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:51:09 -0700
  ...If you have washers already, you use these to replace them. When you sell your muffler straps on Ebay, are you including a muffler...
• Wiper and washer gone nuts then stops working altogether
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 19:45:14 -0700
  Today, all of a sudden, my windshield washers and wipers went on and then stopped. They would not work after that. Fuse seems OK...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:58:07 -0700
  ...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: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:22:10 -0600
  Has'nt anyone figured out how to fix this problem without removing the dash? It is VERY dangerous to not have working windsheild washers...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:18:02 -0800
  ...It is basically a one foot long bolt with 4 nuts and 3 or 4 large washers. It costs a few bucks from hardware...
• spark plug orientation affects performance?
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 11:53:11 -0600 (CST)
  ...This can be achieved with the help of washers. This is to prevent the spark from occuring in the shadow created by the electrode...
• Re: installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 20:15:08 -0500
  >what is the best way to install jumpseats into a non-jumpseat van? Jason, I have used bolts with large area washers on the...
• Re: CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:23:00 -0800
  ...No thrust washers were used; I'm not sure what all of the pieces are called(boot, ball bearings, retaining ring, outer and inner...
• Re: Winshield washers -- first use since buying 1984 Vanagon in 1997
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:12:33 -0400
  In a message dated 3/19/2013 1:55:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM writes: heater coil, windshield washer...
• Re: alaska package?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:54:16 +0100
  ...output, heated seats, heated mirrors, headlight washers. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: More Oil Plug Leaking - Quick Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 14:58:23 -0500
  ...More Oil Plug Leaking - Quick Fix? > Hello List, > I've ordered some new washers & a spare oil plug-- > meanwhile, I've been unable to...
• Re: o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:10:06 -0600
  ...You can find a good supply of copper banjo washers at Harley shops. Industrial hose suppliers will also have a good selection. I've...
• euro syncro westy with some cool options
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:26:40 -0500
  ...check out front luggage rack, rear side slider windows and headlight washers, bluestar seats, rear tire carrier, etc.. _TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 1991 14...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:19:50 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > Not sure if they make a leather boot for type 4 CV joints, but they...
• Re: Stream Redirection- WAS: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:32:16 -0800
  ...that I've been meaning to address for > some > time.... > > My washers shoot the fluid directly up in the air. > The only way I...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 12:33:51 -0300
  > On 01-Sep-2019, at 11:30, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Since I have repaired many stripped plug threads I'm not...
• Re: Water spout question
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:18:11 -0400
  ...It folds down nicely and can be installed with a couple of washers and a piece of gasket material. The contained switch controls the...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:19:54 -0400
  ...Reused Crush > Washers leak in my experience. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon...
• Re: Access to westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:47:52 -0700
  ...These are sealed to the tank wall by rubber washers. It could be the washers are shot. > > Pretty easy to unscrew the studs and...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 07:33:11 -0500
  ...Those >> :::are >> :::washing machine screened washers. >> :::Lyle Lathem >> :::1985 Vanagon GL >> >
• engine install
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:26:24 -0700
  ...Washers - do I replace all the lock washers? Where do I purchase such? Anything else?? I'm taking this opportunity to check all my...
• Update on drain Plug (stripped)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 23:01:55 -0500
  ...3) I've been using new copper washers, but Bob's sermonette reminded me of the old crushable washers I used to use on...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:03:13 -0400
  > > Since I have repaired many stripped plug threads I'm not convinced the > copper or aluminum is the best choice for this application. My...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 08:38:42 EST
  ...Heated Seats Headlight Washers Rear Spare Tire Carrier etc, etc, etc... Thanks, Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Office...
• clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:57:51 -0800
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > leather is a no go. petroleum products rot it. > the answer is obvious get OEM...
• Tornado-like wind currents
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 12:06:48 PDT
  ...There was a plastic bag with about a dozen light weight finishing washers laying in the back next to the rear door. As I...
• Re: Rear Cushion Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:42:13 -0500
  I haven't tried it, but Chris Turner tells me that just sticking it in one of those huge laundromat washers will do the...
• Big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 09:39:48 -0500
  Anyone that has installed the big brake kit from volkscafe? Could you tell me what the washers are for? Any tips on the install...