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• Re: shoelace tied
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 May 2012 06:41:40 -0600
  New Lower ball joints are pressed in,spindle bearings are greased,new inner tie rods installed,all the old front suspension bushings are out...
• Photo of Vanagon nose inside a Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:11:06 -0700
  ...side door about 18", oh well, we tied on a "red flag" and it's tied down. photos here: http://www.californiavan.com/nose...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:11:38 -0700
  ...A fellow Vanagon owner, who does marine wiring work, had a pet peeve about sharp ends left on tie wraps; they're sharp and...
• Tierra del Fuego
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:06:07 -0800
  I'm setting up a 'Tierra' mailing list, but until it's done... So when do you want to go? The equator is in...
• Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:38:29 -0800
  ...Since the knuckles are actually the same part other than where the tie rod hole is drilled I don't know why there would...
• Re: Splitting the ventilation housing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 19:47:07 -0500
  ...Putting it back together drill holes and tie it together using plastic ties. Easy to remove if you have to go back in there...
• Re: Bolo tie
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:39:31 -0800
  ...Hineline <hineline@ocotillofield.net > > wrote: > I'm thinking about wearing a bolo tie and a Stetson whenever I drive > my Westfalia, just to see...
• Top 3 Reasons...
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:04:12 -0500
  ...I resemble mine :) TieDye ( E-Mail - boomin@epix.net or tiedye@webtrek.org) 1984 VW Vanagon (1.9l) Owner Http://www.usa20.com - Boomin...
• Front Suspension Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:44:22 -0500
  I purchased an entire front end bushing/tie rod/ball joint set for my Van. The Bentley lists several specialty tools for removing/pressing...
• Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:31:42 -0800
  ...I'm noticing my right tie rod has some play in it and I"m sure needs replacing as it has not been replaced...
• Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:14:09 -0700
  ...I tie down to the jacking points . I just tie the snot out of anything like that .. extra ropes everywhere.a so it's...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:48:10 -0400
  ...levels of parts. Tier 1 parts would > be > the most urgent. Tier 2, would be the next most urgent. Tier 3 would > cover > the...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:41:54 -0400
  ...levels of parts. Tier 1 parts would be > the most urgent. Tier 2, would be the next most urgent. Tier 3 would cover > the...
• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:48:04 -0500
  ...woods, but here in AZ five or eight year >old zip ties get pretty brittle. Don't know that I'd use them in...
• Re: 88 Westy, Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:06:38 -0400
  ...Are you located in Vermont? > > Nah. > > On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 7:51 PM, Tieitup <tieitup@gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://www.thesamba.com...
• Will the towing loops hitch hold...?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:30:14 -0400
  ...Most of these hitches attached to the two tie down loops just below the bumpers. I have heard rumors that the tie down loops...
• Wes Tie Story - Remake?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:45:24 -0400
  Sorry - Couldn't resist it was on TCM tonight.
• Re: Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 06:55:55 EST
  ...The tie rod ball joint end will not come loose unless the ball joint is worn or the tie rod end locking nut is...
• Re: Matchbox y2k - #72 - 1967 VW Delivery Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 19:56:44 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver TieDye wrote: > Doing some christmas shopping on friday, I came across this on the racks of > matchboxes, I searched...
• Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 00:09:58 -0800
  ...I use the smaller one frequently, tie it down with a set of bungee cords to the tie down points in the luggage carrier...
• Re: [Syncro] bURNINGvAN 2015 is almost upon us!
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:05:40 -0800
  ...3) Mike, it's black tie formal. Black zip ties.:-) 4) Chistian, maybe I'll see you sooner. We'll be in your 'hood...
• Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:53:31 -0500
  ...of course hanging uselessly on the tie-rods. I have this situation (hanging PSR boots). I attempted to install them by removing end tie...
• Re: Bolo tie
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:37:28 -0800
  Not such a great idea to wear a bolo tie in Massachusetts, either. M On Jan 10, 2011, at 11:59 AM, george jannini...
• Repost; Help! Tie Rod end/ power steering connection...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 09:32:23 EDT
  ...list? How do you remove the locking ring, that holds the tie rod to the power steering unit? Does the power steering unit have...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:26:34 -0800
  ...Can the outer tie rod ends be knocked out with >a hammer or pickle fork? Or do I need some kind of special puller...
• Re: fryday ..be glad you dont rely on lifetime service from dealer ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:11:28 -0400
  ...That's even more "tied up,".... in fact, it's gone.!!!11!1!
• Steering Racks and Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:19 -0500
  ...These are "long racks" which include tie rods. This is a great price for a name brand rebuild. In fact even off-brand rebuilds...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Brenda Clarkson
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 17:40:05 -0400
  GoWesty has replacement tie downs (cleats) under Luggage Rack. http://www.gowesty.com/camperequip.html On 26 Jul 2002 at 7:41, David Devere...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:32:17 EDT
  ...other things to watch is tie strings on hoodies and ties, real easy to get this caught in a vanagon belt. later mark d
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
  ...Easy to do. >> >> I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. �It's a larger tapered part , >> than the tie rod is, so...
• survived power steering install
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:22:32 -0800
  ...a) there is a difference between a ball joint separator and a tie rod separator, buy the later, even tho they look almost the...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 17:02:12 -0800
  ...The tie rod end was found to be entirely out [i.e. All the threads were exposed] on the right and was completely in...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:27:44 -0400
  How about zip ties!?!?!?! Speaking of which...right tool for right job... A co-worker of mine, ex military so he knew better, had...
• Re: Robert Lilley White Power?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:45:34 -0700
  ...You might have to tie it on, BUT DO NOT SEAL it on with glue. I tried that and it corroded in a few...
• Re: failed inspection
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:02:49 -0700
  ...Are you saying they failed it just because the boot was ripped or was the tie rod end so worn and loose that it...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 22 May 2003 00:08:53 EDT
  ...Tie rod joint removal tool for upper ball joints and tie rod end joints. For the lower ball joints I used a pitman arm...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:09:53 +0000
  ...Inner tie rods Thanks Dave, yea I don’t think the urethane is the issue for the harsh ride above 65. I’m gonna...
• Re: Stickers, who has em?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 08:50:29 -0700
  ...like reflective black, = >fluorescent colors, Zebra striped or tie died). =20 Actually, zebra and tie-died aren't available. For more information on this...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:25:16 -0700
  Took my van in for a wheel alignment-requires upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends. Tried getting info from archives but...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:16:20 -0600
  ...Zip tie seems to keep it snug. Took it for a > drive yesterday and again today and all power restored. Tied up the wires...
• Re: carrying canoe on camper top
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 13:23:10 -0500
  ...In the back, there are two tow hooks; tie to one hook, loop around something on the canoe, then tie back down on the...
• Re: luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:07:07 -0400
  ...Go westy has the only tie down available besides the OEM tie down(galvanized steel). It is the space between the two holes that...
• Re: tieitup ... if you are legit please send notice of same in headline
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:51:56 -0600
  ...or three days there have been messages coming form > somebody called tieitup > for some reason something about the headline made me leary about opening...
• Re: Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:21:30 -0700
  ...Bentley shows the right way to remove tie rods from rack. Can't believe I did that. Especially to such a nice low mileage...
• Re: Broken Hall Sender
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 7 Jun 2021 15:34:36 -0700
  ...Mine has been tied more or less in position with zip ties for years. As you said, it works, it’s just broken. From...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:32:02 -0700
  ...So the tie into the radiator van is most likely just an open from where the AC was tied in. I doubt you will...
• Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:42:29 -0800
  Was that Bev Beam, per chance? Usually attended by the faithful and typically in tie-dye. She rolls in a blue Vanagon from the...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:44:15 -0700
  ...bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "TieDye" <boomin@EPIX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 10:39 AM Subject: Oil & Antifreeze...
• HELP - Can't find who sells the stainless luggage rack tie downs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 16:13:11 +0100
  ...I need those luggage rack metal tie down pieces... in no-rust STAINLESS STEEL. If any of you have a link for me it...
• vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bloomfield M.S. Library 1
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 08:52:52 -0500
  Are you selling one? I'm interested! e'mail me at the above Dave Tiene
• Re: Vanagon list members wear bow ties?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 18:27:39 -0700
  Does that go for the women, too, Dennis? Phaedra
• Update on Power Steering Boot SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:32:12 -0400
  ...The mechanic gave us 2 of the grommets from some tie rods he had (no charge!) laying around. So now we can finish the...
• Bought a Rebuilt Steering Rack have Questions was:(Rebuilding Power Steering Rack - Help Needed)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:12:12 -0700
  ...Has anyone had problems with aftermarket inner tie rods wearing quickly or having play soon after installing them? I would like to hear suggestions...
• Re: Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:42:01 -0700
  ...Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale? > These are the pop-riveted tie downs in the luggage rack. I need...
• Re: Tie rod ends w/o cotter pin???
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:29:01 -0600
  ...High Hi, I seem only to find outer tie rod ends equipped with self-locking nuts instead of the cotter-pin version, with which...
• Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:26:29 -0500
  ...In my own experience the nylon wire ties (if we are talking about the same things) get very brittle with age. Former Navy EM...
• Re: NEW TIE DOWN FOR THE VANAGON LUGGAGE RACK IS COMING
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:10:08 -0500
  Jake, Curley said to say hello.
• Re: Tie Rods
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:46:15 -0800
  ...I would say tie rods only fail from jillioins of miles, or out of round tires, or out of balance tires, or tires feathered...
• joke of the day, Canadian content, little/no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 11:26:08 -0800
  While visiting England recently, Jean Chr�tien is invited to have Tea with the Queen. Given his recent political problems, he decides to take...
• Re: Need more help with the luggage rack tie downs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:07:44 -0700
  ...Has anyone ordered tie downs from any vendor that lined up with the factory holes? Does anyone else have any good ideas for something...