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• Re: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:07:48 -0800
  ...I've seen tire jockeys use a floor jack at the rear trailing arms but then they have two mount points. Proper use of...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:21:13 -0500
  ...Others have made mods to their crank arms and chosen > different, though more expensive, IIRC, speakers to solve > this. I offer a window crank...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 06:40:21 EST
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > Maybe we could design a "break your wiper arms loose" reminder light on the > dash, eh? ;-) > Karl, I'm really glad...
• trailer hitch for vanagon and other parts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 28 May 2001 11:49:02 -0400
  ...And try partsvw.com and look at the vanagon exhaust system and rocker arms, and the boutique section.
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:39:20 -0400
  ...There you go! Only wimps need power steering! Yeah! Grow some arms, girlie-girls! Be a man! We will PUMP YOU UP!! Ha! Chris...
• Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:50:20 -0600
  ...remove the tumbler, I presume that "yoke" thing with two little arms has to come off the square shaft first... is that pin through...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:11:18 -0500
  ...the arms scrape the Kenwoods a little and I just live with it. Others have made mods to their crank arms and chosen different...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:18:39 -0800
  ...2WD A-arms are made of stamped steel sheets. 4WD A-arms are crafted from a thicker, forged design. To retain the bushing in...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 May 2000 16:01:11 -0400
  ...1) Remove the wiper arms, and shoot some into the pivot with the wiper motor activated. Replace wipers, aligning with previous splines. 2) With...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:22:18 -0700
  ...NOthing is fro free. > Eric > > > > tabe johnson wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available >> for...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 21:30:02 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms > I would be up to the task, having 20 plus years experience in all sorts of...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:50:36 -0700
  ...please don't blame me... > > > > I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... > > > > regards > > > > dan > > > >> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: wipers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 23:07:46 -0500
  Pull off the plastic caps from the wiper arms (if the caps are still there!) loosen the 10mm nut beneath, wiggle the arm until...
• westy table arms FS, and table mount brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:33:53 EST
  sorry, i forgot to put this in my previous post.. have one front table arm, and one rear table arm. no tabletops tho. also...
• flywheel removal saga is OVER!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 17:24:50 -0400
  ...The flywheel is now off and my arms are very sore... -- Miguel
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - William Copich
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 04:42:13 -0400
  ...My arms have not gotten larger from the increase in required torque at low speeds. Its been like this for over a year now...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  12 Apr 95 10:49
  ...Since I got mine I fitted West-Coast-Metric 'Elephant ears', now I wasn't very happy with them coz the arms were painted...
• Re: LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 19:04:26 -0500
  There are not part numbers on everything, but the arms say 281 857 513 / 514 C. Both arms have the same number on them...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 13:08:03 -0500
  ...And, did you solve the mystery of the different size wiper arms? Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On Feb 3, 2020, at 12:44...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:39:41 -0500
  ...When readying to > install them, I discovered there is no knurling on the inside of the new > wiper arms where the knurled wiper shaft...
• Lucas thread, licence plates /f
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:09:49 -0400
  First, I want to profusely thank Lucas, because their electrical systems on my former British cars drove me into the arms of VWs, and...
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:25:44 -0700
  I've had the door handles/wiper arms/mirror mounts powder coated, they look great...hard as a rock!!! Anyone had any luck disassembling...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 20:22:36 -0500
  ...This same happens on the wiper arms. I vote let�s search and try. javier
• Re: wiper arms with the little wing to keep it down....or something l ike that....where can one buy this thing
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:03:54 -0500
  Tony, You can buy it Maybe at VW--- It's a Bosch wiper blade assembly--- But the blade refills arent available unless you use...
• Adjustable arms (gray)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:45:03 -0700
  Greetings all, I am cleaning out my storage unit. I put a pair of gray adjustable arm rest on eBay. I have a bunch...
• Re: what other seats are a direct replacment incld tseats with foldable arms
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:46:46 -0400
  It's a Subaru. Looks like a station wagon, though Subaru I think refers to it as an SUV. On Apr 25, 2005, at...
• Re: Wiper Madness.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:51:46 -0500
  ...The wiper mounting post are serrated and the wiper arms are soft metal so the wipers strip and you see what you get. You...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:40 -0700
  ...One (1) clamshell, and > two (2) curvy metal arms. Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy things to keep > the curvy metal arms from...
• RE: 25hp and 36hp Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 09:37:37 -0800
  ...One of the things that I have noticed about the 36hp motor that I have is the rocker arms. The rocker arms are the...
• Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - ronald ourada
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:53:26 -0500
  Since I need to repair the perch plates on the trailing arms of my 1985 Vanagon, I thought I'd replace shocks and bushings...
• Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 22:30:59 -0700
  Dunno 'bout "uneven" wear, but all of the trannies that I've had shuddering problems with have at least had WORN (out) yoke arms...
• Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:57:07 -0700
  Hi All- The arms that hold my rear door up seem to have suddenly given out and only hold it half-way up. Is...
• Arm Rests Fixed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 05:51:03 -0700
  ...Well...after having been without 2 arms rests for awhile in my 1990 Carat I have them re-installed and life is good. Many...
• Re: windshield wiper help
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 10:01:52 EDT
  ...all wipers arms have serrated studs, even american cars. chris
• Re: Engine Storage
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:59:40 -0400
  Miguel, I would take the rocker arms off. This takes the pressure off the hydraulic lifters and valve springs. Try not to mix them...
• Re: Showing my '56 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 1994 20:23:52 -0800
  ...Pilots like rrk@rahul.net | flying." -- Neil Armstrong
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 04:00:15 EDT
  ...That is unless you have some other mechanical defect which is interfering with the wiper arms operation. Most likely the relay though. BenT <A...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:46:29 -0400
  ...One of the ones under the rocker arms. The next is the seal under the cylinder barrels. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: 91- Remove Chair Arms
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 08:34:58 -0700
  ...91- Remove Chair Arms Does anyone know if there's a good way to remove the left passenger seat (left) arm on a 91...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:06:14 -0700
  I'd say the correct repair is a set of used stamped lower arms . or far better.. upgrade to the 'whole shebang' from a...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:23:07 +1300
  ...If it needs work it'll cost you both arms & a leg too... -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff...
• Re: stans damn cats Re: windshield wiper help
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 00:14:22 +1300
  > > Many times your wiper arms get stripped at the pivot post because the >> neighborhood and feral cats use your wipers to boost themselves to...
• Stan ...Re: fix windshield wipers that wont stay in position
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:28:58 EST
  ...writes: > Hello, many vanagons that I have seen have windshield wipers arms that can > be moved about without the wiper moter being turned on...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:26:20 -0600
  ...please don't blame me... >> >> I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... >> >> regards >> >> dan >> >>> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: Question on rocker arms...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:58:32 EDT
  <<I read through all the info on Gene Berg's website about high-ratio rocker arms. I don't see anything specific to water...
• I'm Back!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jun 1995 18:34:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Just got back from Bodega, and boy are my arms tired! Thom tfab@netcom.com (No sig yet...)
• Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 01:55:50 -0500
  At 01:30 AM 2/6/2009, BenT Syncro wrote: >I don't know about the steel wool, Mike. That stuff does not mix...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 29 May 2026 05:06:50 -0400
  John et all, the wiper arms are made to slip in case they become stuck from ice, snow or other blockage. If tightening the...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 17:28:07 -0700
  ...Will replace both trailing arms soon. I have a pair of complete arms from a 1985 Vanagon. They should fit. Thanks, Neil. On Tuesday...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:04:44 -0700
  well, the cast iron arms are eur599 plus tax each. so its not cheap...... but, they are vw approved. I have no weight information...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:13:21 -0400
  ...Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts? Greetings Collective Wisdom, I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger wheels & tires, and...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 19:58:45 -0800
  ...707 instead of 409. >> >> The front wiper arms can’t be swapped to the rear, well they can but they will look silly :-) >> >> No...
• 215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
  My modified trailing arms are now in place - what a job! After 17 years the bolts that the trailing arms pivot on get corroded...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:59:23 -0400
  ...SA HD Spring Rates > > > Pat Dooley wrote: > > > I was always under the impression that the vanagon has upper and lower > > control arms, not struts...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...Control arms, radius rods, springs, shocks, are all different. We can only speculate as to why VW changed the manufacturing methods for the front...
• Re: Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 11:47:13 -0700
  When I first got my 1.25:1 rockers from Claudes, they were a tight fit on the shaft and I had to hone...
• Re: Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:21:58 -0700
  Derek, If this is all that needs to be done, just about any machine shop can do it. What else needs to be done...
• Re: what other seats are a direct replacment incld tseats with foldable arms
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:01:05 EDT
  In a message dated 4/25/05 11:54:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, paullist@GUZYK.COM writes: << here's a photo of Subie...
• windshield wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wasbrikoff
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:04:16 -0500
  ...how useful are 1988 + wiper arms that have that black metal air flow arm on them? Does that little black wind spoiler on the...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:53:18 -0400
  ...please don't blame me... >> >> I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... >> >> regards >> >> dan >> >>> On Tue, Jun...