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• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 6 May 2014 10:18:20 -0600
  ...http://www.supremesupplycompany.com/sound.htm Tufcote Noise Barrier/Absorber #104-E Size 32x36 per sheet @ $89 per sheet + UPS Spoke with Ben Will...
• Re: 16'' conversion/syncros
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 12:39:20 -0400
  ...Some serious off-roaders prefer relatively mild (not stiff) shock absorbers and springs so that, when they smash into rocks on a bad road...
• Re: [WetWesties] Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:55:59 -0700
  ...stray heat comes off of the cooling fins and possibly the absorber. Neil. On 7/21/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > A...
• Re: 4 wheel drive tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:31:13 -0400
  ...I can also be caused by an alignment issue, worn suspension, or more commonly, defective shock absorber. Agressive tires are more prone due to...
• NEW Vanagon Shock Option from Europe (Was: Shock Advice)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:20:43 -0400
  ...This seems a goodf time to announce that I now have a new shock absorber offering from Europe, for all 2 wheel drive Vanagons...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...35) Lower Control Arm Pivot 66 ( 89) Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Lower 110 (150) Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Upper 22 ( 30) Strut Rod-To...
• Re: front shock bolt
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:29:39 +0000
  ...ve broken the bolt which > > holds the bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers side, if that > > matters). I have a spare for...
• Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:52:35 -0800
  ...if I were wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number of...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:05:20 -0700
  ...the '84 having an edge in comfort due to better shock absorbers. > > So, until someone can give me logical and quantifiable explanation > about the...
• Re: The Sounds of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:47:52 -0700
  ...After-market shock absorber didn't fit tight on mounting bolts. Too much play. Repair: Replace shock and make sure mounting fits tight on...
• Re: circlip on lower ball-joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:51:52 -0400
  ...what's the deal with the two nuts on the shock >absorber? Some secret trick I don't know? I got the >old joints...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:36:02 -0400
  ...there is so little protection. > > robert > --------- > > there is actually no "shock absorber" mechanism on the vanagon > bumpers [ at least not on my 1990 ] the...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:02:15 -0700
  ...But calling JP8 diesel would probably be a stretch with the antifoam, flameresist, all temperature additives, water absorber, and other stuff that is in...
• Re: 66 Splittie Westie Under attack from Crazy Texan
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:47:59 -0500
  ...for the alternator, the Type IV drive line conversion > and > > shock absorbers about 3" in diameter. > > If you see anything that I missed just...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0600
  ...Phase II is what you'll need when you want to do a bit more, > like replace shock absorbers and fix door locks. Phase...
• Re: 66 Splittie Westie Under attack from Crazy Texan
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:04:51 -0400
  ...for the alternator, the Type IV drive line conversion and >> shock absorbers about 3" in diameter. >> If you see anything that I missed just...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:48:26 -0700
  ...The shock absorbers must be doing a lot of in and out travel, continuously and rapidly when floating the body over washboard. Friction at...
• Re: Friday... english lessons...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:39:54 -0800
  ...means you DO care, at least > >a little > > > >shock absorber: springs, NOT gas &/or oil > >damper units > > > >How about there/their/they're... > > > >Some...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:43:51 -0800
  ...Power steering and suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to fail. Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Re: Demons in my engine, water in my gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 16:05:47 -0500
  ...Then add the water absorbers with a full tank of fresh gas. Current unleaded gasolines remove oil spots on your driveway very well. A...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:01:04 -0700
  ...in direction/velocity of wind)? - Most trailers do not have shock absorbers, when one wheel goes over a bump, the trailer may ocsilate, sometimes...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 14:45:20 -0800
  ...to the Bilstein site do see these recommend >> >> B6 PERFORMANCE - SHOCK ABSORBER >> >> https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/product-search-detail/?ItemId=5627227506817883787&YearId...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 07:56:04 -0500
  ...Actually any damper (the > shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt > by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier...
• Re: Proper hose Gas Tank to Vapor Tanks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:49:54 +0000
  ...is that the cloth braid serves as some kind of "impact absorber" from all the gravel bits flying up in there.  Extra Bonus Question...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:30:45 -0600
  ...Phase II is what you'll need when you want to do a bit more, >> like replace shock absorbers and fix door locks. Phase...
• Re: Time to change rear drive axle??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 May 2008 17:19:01 -0400
  ...Better check for loose wheels, balancing weights, loose CV axels, loose shock absorber( this could be your problem),or a brake problem. One thing...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:41 -0700
  ...Power steering and > suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to > fail. > > Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Re: '91 Vanagon engine fire
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 23:10:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...cars and the gas shocks in the bumpers and suspension shock absorbers.. Vanagons don't have these (at least through 85 anyway). Gregg Carlen...
• Re: Syncro Shocks, an update/lo
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 18:00:39 -0400
  ...He says his heavy duty springs can fit >even a factory original C suffix shock absorber, so everthing fits together >in any combination, with...
• Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:18:30 -0800
  ...if I were > wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air > conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number of...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:05:52 -0500
  > I have the Alko's on my vanagon Westy and am very pleased. > I have run bilsteins in the past and didn't like...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:39:09 -0700
  ...the '84 having an edge in comfort due to better shock absorbers. > > So, until someone can give me logical and quantifiable explanation > about the...
• Re: Hung in the middle (where else?) - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 24 May 2002 21:30:40 -0700
  ...No, not a bunch of beer > cans, but possibly some sort of a valved hydraulic system, like horizontal > shock absorbers between two sections of...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:04:12 -0800
  ...the engine compartment deteriorating to worn bushings, ball joints and shock absorbers. As a side note, I have fond memories of going on a...
• Re: Coilspring cutoff
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
  ...If still not satisfied improve your shock absorbers. Adjustable Konis are sweet but I doubt there is a Vanagon application. ;-) I understand there are...
• Re: Friday Question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:40:12 -0600
  ...Then, have on hand the biggest bag of oil absorber that your FLAPS sells (it's cheap, mostly clay/kitty litter). When you see...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 6 May 2014 09:57:05 -0700
  ...http://www.supremesupplycompany.com/sound.htm Tufcote Noise Barrier/Absorber #104-E Size 32x36 per sheet @ $89 per sheet + UPS Spoke with Ben Will...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 17:49:34 -0700
  ...to the Bilstein site do see these recommend >>> >>> B6 PERFORMANCE - SHOCK ABSORBER >>> >>> https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/product-search-detail/?ItemId=5627227506817883787&YearId...
• Re: Proper hose Gas Tank to Vapor Tanks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 6 Apr 2024 09:33:40 -0600
  ...is that the cloth braid serves as some kind of "impact absorber" from all the gravel bits flying up in there. Extra Bonus Question...
• Re: How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:51:56 -0400
  ...Remeber that a > Shock absorber is like a friction device that limits a springs tendency to cyclically compress and expand. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:59:29 -0600
  ...the washboard profile > of the road at that speed. > > The shock absorbers must be doing a lot of in and out travel, > continuously and...
• Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Gmail
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:49:08 -0800
  ...if I were >> wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air >> conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number of...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
  ...mounted. > Some 15 degree Jettas , Golfs, etc have a little > shock absorber between the block and the frame. > > Vibration is an inherent part of...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:13:28 -0400
  ...goodf time to announce that I now have a new shock absorber offering from Europe, for all 2 wheel drive Vanagons, that may bridge...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:42:02 +0100
  ...But as far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
• Quest for Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 20 May 1999 15:19:18 -0400
  I came across the website www.shockwarehouse.com earlier this week, and asked for a quote on prices, and an alternative to the KYB...
• Re: DIY Westy chuck box
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:23:35 -0800
  ...During my bathroom remodel, I used the reliance potti, and ended up adding steer urine absorber which presumably is just limestone--cheap! Baking soda...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-126)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 02:35:01 -0700
  ...The thermal emissivity of the absorber material (in this case the fiberglass top) and the conductance of the material determine how much of the...
• Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 16:27:22 -0800
  ...if I were > wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air > conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number of...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 19:34:21 -0500
  ...to the Bilstein site do see these recommend >>> >>> B6 PERFORMANCE - SHOCK ABSORBER >>> >>> https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/product-search-detail/?ItemId=5627227506817883787&YearId...
• Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:44:37 -0500
  ...Get a recent syncro, fully equipped! new shocks, absorbers, winter and tires! or park the westy for the daily driving and get medium car...
• List questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 95 09:48:25 -0700
  ...Interesting topics have been / might be...Tires...shock absorbers...head gasket problems... oil...CB radio's... Gas mileage.."California look" windows...a listing of...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
  ...Michelin Agilis tires 185R14C - the correct load rating & front alignment $500 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers - front and rear $500 New pop-top canvas...
• Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:17:56 -0500
  ...if I were wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number of...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -0400
  ...the '84 having an edge in comfort due to better shock absorbers. >> >> So, until someone can give me logical and quantifiable explanation >> about the...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:26:42 -0500
  ...I'm on a road trip and had 4 new > shock > > > absorbers installed. The front shock dust covers were broken, the new > > > shock threads...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...rings Ball joints with rings Grease nipples Grease seal? 2 shock absorbers 2 coil springs Drive joint boots with fasteners CV Boot Kit, front...
• Re: SURVEY - Tyre widths - mea culpa
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:41:47 +0100
  ...But as > > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads > > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
• Bras 'n things (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:58:25 -0700
  ...shock absorber). Well, well ultimately it all happens where the (male) rubber: "der Gummi" hits the (female) road: "die Strasse". Such is life on...
• Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
  ...BUT, by changing the shock absorbers too, the four driveshafts might have to be changed because longer shock absorbers allow greater distance between the...