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• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:29:22 +0000
  ...read somewhere the other day that the really high powered pressure washers can damage and weaken the sidewalls of tires. Think it was in...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:10:10 -0500
  ...Then, epoxy the studs where the screws used to go and use nuts and washers to hold the speedometer to it's mountings. Mike
• Re: Air cooled oil leak/timing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:29:46 -0700
  ...I've never heard of or read about plastic washers associated with the oil cooler, and certainly have never seen them in any engine...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:56:29 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to...
• How do I stop this oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Mon, 1 May 1995 10:38:09 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've replaced the paper gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round metal plate with no success. How the...
• Re: Aux Battery Grounding
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:47:50 -0500
  ...I found a metric machine screw that matched the existing bracket screws and put a nut and washers on the inside of the battery...
• Re: Sources for westy faucet?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:15 -0400
  ...Requires only a couple of washers to make it fit. The switch is much more durable. Works only with intank pump, not with "city...
• Re: seeking source for copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:06:03 -0500
  At 10:59 AM 12/27/2007, Mike Collum wrote... >Wouldn't dropping them into water "Temper" them ... making them really >hard? Nope. Makes...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:06:38 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts sounds great then ! go for it. a new product perhaps for vanagon owners ! cow leather...
• Ref. for Mark Taylor - Euro parts VW Vortex
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:40:17 -0800
  ...The bumpers have the washers in them, and he sent the pump and resevoir also. He also sent a set of tail-lights which...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 17:43:59 -0700
  ...I try to remember to order washers when I buy filters. What about old copper washers? Save one as a sample to show the...
• Re: brighter vanagon lights
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 19:24:58 -0400
  And as an added bonus, your wipers and washers may get a lot more responsive from cleaning the grounds... I had to re-aim...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:59:50 EDT
  ...NZ writes: > Thus resetting your wipers every time you want the washers or vice-versa? > NO. ************** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos...
• Re: Paint job pricing-Doing the exhaust right!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:56:48 -0400
  ...Now since you got your hardware at local sources most likely the washers are garbage. Yes washers also come in grades. You want washers...
• A/C Tunnel Fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 16:02:49 -0500
  ...It's comprised of two rectangular metal plates with one long edge slightly bent, plus two nuts and two washers. That's it. No...
• Re: distributor washers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:04:20 EDT
  ...One of the black washers disintegrated. What can I use to replace it? It would appear that without replacing the washer, the amount of...
• Re: Brake booster woes.
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:05 -0400
  ...The assembled brake shoes/spring/drum effectively captures the pivot points and included washers. I based the number of washers I used on two...
• Re: anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:42:06 -0700
  ...anyone seen this one ...washer/wiper | |86 Wolfsburg Weekender. |no washers to windshield . |install brazilain new pump, opertae it 30 times. |in two days...
• Re: cv boots that will last??
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:46:55 -0500
  ...Got two boot kits from the Bus Boys that had everything, even new washers. I also got two CV and boot kits from the...
• Re: Stream Redirection- WAS: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:22:19 -0800
  ...My washers shoot the fluid directly up in the air. The only way I get any on the windshield itself is if I lightly...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:57:41 -0700
  ...Instead of having just two dished >> steel washers that can let the rod slip around in the hole, they have a >> two-piece machined...
• Upper control arm bushing dilemna
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:57:27 -0800
  ...I ordered the thickest eccentric washers, and found that what was currently installed already were the thickest, so no relief by "official" means. I...
• Re: Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:36:12 -0400
  ...I was able to install it without the thrust washers. > > My solution was to lower the washers in to place with a dental pick...
• Re: How do you paint lots of bolts,efficently?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:41:32 -0700
  ...In the case of the painted washers you mentioned, the washers are sure to move around a bit as the fastener they are used...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 24 May 1999 17:38:30 -0400
  ...Maby "J-B Welding" one of those copper washers to the head? That way when you torque the head the copper washer takes most...
• Re: Headlight Washers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:28:40 -0500
  Just on my Tristar (technically not a US Vanagon, but housed in the US of A). On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:07 AM...
• Re: What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:16:13 -0700
  ...The washers were oversized. USS 1/4' will work |fine. The speed clips will take most any screw that is close. | |Dennis |
• Re: Hot water tip came in handy, second squirter repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Sep 2024 19:43:42 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On Sep 2, 2024, at 11:32 AM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM> wrote: > > It's nice to have working windshield washers...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:06:14 -0700
  I used drill rod, nuts/washers and an old socket (to bump up against the inner sleeve of bushing) for lower control arm bushing...
• Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 21:57:19 -0800
  ...The second pump is a high pressure unit similar to the ones found in VW & Audi products with headlights washers. Well, I was testing...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:18:46 -0700
  ...It > will work for now, but what can I do to get this nut tight? > > Should I try a stack of washers to use...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 09:55:51 -0500
  ...there a way to get more spray out of the windshield washers? I've had several different (OEM VW) pumps on my Westy but...
• Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 May 2010 11:20:30 -0700
  Mine rubber "mounts" are shot and don't seem available any where. �Are people just using rubber washers? Also, my right (drivers) side cardboard...
• Skylight Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 19:08:13 -0700
  ...The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels" or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy. What are those for...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 17:17:57 EST
  ...1)do we 2WD owners use the different thickness eccentric washers like the Syncro to obtain clearance? and 2) do we torque the nut...
• Exhust nuts, bolts, studs & gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Henckel
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:56:58 -0700
  ...1/ What size nuts & bolts and head studs? 2/ Washers - flat, lock, or star? 3/ Bentley shows a 'doughnut' shaped gasket after the exhust...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 22:22:48 EST
  ...New crush washers every time you change the oil will help with this problem. jeff E 87' Westy "weekender"
• Rear Anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 16:52:32 -0400
  ...My first trip to Home Depot was to purchase these washers. I installed these washers but this lead to the bolts then being too...
• Re: Rear hatch screen snap
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 7 Feb 2022 10:28:25 -0800
  ...It's a bit of a pain, but you can shim up the rivet by sliding some small washers over the shank until the...
• ac duct sagging update
  Historical mailing list - Douglass Collins
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 05:56:27 -0800
  ...I removed all sections and added the missing screw with lock washers on the rest. Problem solved. This is one project where two hand...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:50:37 EDT
  ...Geza, I use SS washers on the top of the body underneath the first piece that goes on the shaft. Each one I've...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:48:01 -0700
  ...If you are missing any of the serrated washers ( I assume they were factory installed on all Vanagons) they might be worth ordering. I...
• metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:07:53 -0500
  Have you guys seen this thing on the samba where a guy came up with a way to put metal fittings with crush washers...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:52:02 -0400
  ...up with a standard SKF bearing and a couple of fender washers. Works great. I will sell the the VW part if you have...
• Re: [T2] Cleaning engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Chris Clifton
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 14:30:00 -0700
  George and Carlos, I use a product formerly known as VARSOL, now found in most SAFETY-KLEEN parts washers, sold in some flaps in...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:58:08 -0800
  ...Something else for your > parts list. > > Neil. > > > > >> On 11/17/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Mine was single flat washers. Be careful...
• Re: How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:52 -0400
  Very funny! Where's you get the triple nozzle washers? miguel pacheco wrote: > So I'm driving my bride to the airport (240 miles...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:32:25 -0800
  ...On 11/17/16, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Mine was single flat washers. Be careful with the torque.... -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons...
• Pop top bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 11:26:59 -0500
  ...Stainless 1/4" bolts about 3/4" long that came with lock washers and flat washers packaged as "license plate fasteners". These had the...
• Re: Waterboxer assembly detail sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:27:05 -0500
  ...Are there supposed to be washers under the long >> nuts >> that are inside the water jacket, like there are on the ones outside the...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:28:35 -0800
  Easy for you to say, to he who makes the Excelsior toaster and mills his own poptop support washers. BenT sent from my electronic...
• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:41:01 -0700
  ...You will want to replace all the rubber injector washers on reinstallation. http://picasaweb.google.ca/Beeceetee/FuelLineReplacement02#5230703809738546322
• Re: Skylight Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 15:53:20 EDT
  ...writes: << The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels" or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy. What are those...
• Re: Magnets - was table won't open
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:47:39 -0500
  ...select "Magnet Cups and Washers" Lawrence Johnson wrote: > Several List members have asked me who Lee Valley is. > > They have a web site at...
• broke my suspension!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:16:18 -0400
  ...I lost one of the large washers that sandwiches the rubber bushing on the nut-side. Does anyone have one they could send my...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:53 -0400
  ...Also, 'too-long' bolts, stacks of washers (lock and/ or flat) is also incorrect, especially for excessive exposed threads. This invites damaged bolt end...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:18:10 -0700
  ...the bearing runs on the body track and the fender washers keep it from falling off the track. After a year everything looks great...
• How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 12:04:25 -0700
  Hey Just regreased and rebooted all 4 of my rear CV joints. Empited out my solvent tank and found the little two hole washer...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:13:48 -0400
  McMaster Carr has cup washers in both stainless and zinc plated steel. I now use them on all the exhaust connections. 91477A181 for the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-549)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 17:56:36 -0600
  ...wrote: > Any of you hot rodders out there remember the indexing washers for > sparkplugs? These were essentially shims that you would use to "aim...