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• Re: FOLLOWUP: Squeaky/Creaky Vanagon Suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 11:46:13 -0300
  >back to the mechanic and we determined that the sound was coming from the >control arm bushings and bolts. It will cost me $450...
• Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Ironically I replaced the lower control arm bushings and repaired/replaced the radius arm bushings. https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/vanagonmaintenanceandrepair But.... While...
• 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...
• (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:58:22 -0400
  Also, does anybody have any idea how I can get these things by Friday? I need 1 sleeve, 1 lower plate, 2 bushings, and...
• Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:17:21 -0800
  ...Moly grease ok for starter motor bushings and bushing in engine block? (for end of starter when it turns) Thanks! Neil. -- Neil n 65...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:36:52 -0700
  Try using some Wurth SA-Besto lube on the bushings for squeaks. I do all the bushings in my 84 with that and it...
• Re: Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:00:26 -0500
  ...Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions > > Hello Volks, > > Some of you may have seen my email about hitting a boulder. > Just as a recap...
• squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:19:07 -0700
  ...I tried to spray some silicon lubricant on the rubber bushings but this did not help. Does this mean I have to replace all...
• Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 12:10:51 -0600
  I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The Bentley and a previous post regarding this subject makes most...
• Re: Steering rack bushings...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:45:30 -0800
  ...just be glad yiu dont order from the a canadian stealer $17/bushing $68 for 4 $5 parts vw scumbags /me left it to...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:08:29 -0600
  ...We also have the double ball shift levers new and the center bushing. There is only one other bushing that is at the universal...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2007 - Special issue (#2007-1273)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:06:21 -0500
  ...replace radius rod bushings Anyone have a how-to on replacing the radius rod bushings? On my '91 Vanagon GL, the outer bushing is...
• Re: Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:18:42 -0500
  At 08:04 11/22/2016, T Collins wrote: >For those of you who have done the bushings, where did you source your nuts...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:26:37 -0500
  Does anyone have any experience with the GoWesty Delrin AF UCA bushings? Any harshness noted? They advertise no squeak with no grease and imply...
• Re: Was: Getting Discouraged
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:07:48 -0500
  This may be a starter pilot bushing inside the bell housing.You will be $dollars$ ahead if you R and R the starter and...
• Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:26:13 -0400
  ...https://www.vanagain.com/product/center-shift-bushing) > > Remove spare tire. > > Remove shift rod. > > Laying on the spare tire tray, > > Remove worn bushing if...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:56:55 -0500
  ...The three bolts/nuts at the ball joint adapter (unless you have the cast control arms) and bolts/nuts in the lower bushings. These...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:09:21 -0500
  Jeff~ If you know of a shop with a press and an arc welder, take the arm and the new bushings to them. It...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:50:26 -0700
  ...I'm about to order a new bushing from Chris. Of note to others, measure the bushing you're replacing. There's 2 sizes...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:56:16 -0400
  ...Good tips. >>> >>> "cute little plastic bushings" Har har. No doubt. >>> >>> I recall that Roger Sisler made mention of using a brass bushing (like >>> on...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:59:17 -0400
  ...The plate with the bushings > is on the bottom, and you're dropping the two rods out of it to get to > the bushings...
• Re: replace starter and bushing at some time?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:38:53 -0700
  Bosch specifically says on our invoicing from their supplying warehouse that their warranty is VOID if the bushing is not replaced at the same...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:49:52 -0800
  Yes I am planning on replacing all of those additional parts...key concern at this time are the lower control arm bushings. This is...
• Re: squeaking bushings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:53:34 -0500 (EST)
  I think the manual says something about spotwelding the bushings in place so they don't rotate? Anybody done that? Could they be drilled...
• Re: upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 21 May 2001 09:18:24 -0700
  and is this the same as "front sway bar bushing" thanks matthew 84 Matthew Pollard http://www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 Dept. of Chemistry http...
• Hello (and suspension)
  Historical mailing list - Glenn
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 21:20:50 +0100
  ...Can I just buy a bushing from somewhere or is it pre-fitted onto the stabilizer link? How far can I drive in this...
• Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:01:07 -0500
  Hi there, I'm looking for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? Thanks in advance...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:45:40 -0400
  ...It turned out to be the upper control arm bushings. I did not replace the whole arm, I had new bushings re-welded on...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:39:43 -0800
  ...The > bushings in the joint between front and middle rod are crapped out, the > bushing over the gas tank is missing, and the guide...
• Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:33:35 -0700
  Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy are kind of in need, and also the upper control arm bushings aren...
• Transmission shift lever bushing variances
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 09:07:49 -0700
  Dennis, What, in your opinion, is the permissible "play" in the transmission shift lever bushing? That's the one that is on the shaft...
• AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:18:20 -0500
  ...If that doesn't work, I'll have to drill out the steel bushing and replace it with something. ETKA doesn't show that...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:03:19 -0700
  ...My upper CA bushings were noisy as hell when I bought my van. Hmmm, the upper ball joints are little loose, might as well...
• Re: Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:18:29 -0700
  ...I spent $234 total for all the anti-sway bar bushings, radius rod bushings, stainless sleeves for both those, and upper/lower control arm...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy > are kind of in need, and also...
• Re: bushing on gear selector shaft on 85 transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:34:50 -0400
  I think he's talking about the bushing in the transmission case, 020 141 711 A. Yrs, d On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at...
• Re: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:58 -0700
  > I got sick of the squeaking years ago and decided I was going to try to > figure out why these upper bushings had such...
• Starter Bushing Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:05:18 +0000
  ...Does anyone have any thoughts on removing the bushing without spending $100 or so on a tool to remove? Thanks ahead for any thoughts...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:26:49 -0800
  did you check the top nuts of the front shocks? and the end link bushing sleeve? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1480268207728...
• Trailing Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:51:19 -0800
  How long does it take to replace the bushings in the trailing arm? I am going to be replacing the springs any way. Do...
• Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:49:58 -0600
  Hi gang is there any trick to ease the installation of trailing arm bushings? After the frozen bolt difficulties a balljoint press removed them...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:45:49 -0700
  I had new upper control arm bushings put on my 85 two years ago because they squeaked when it was below 20F outside. A...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...And Dave responded, > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are worn...
• I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:19:26 -0700
  ...It drives and handles much better, but now I have this terrible rubbery squeek/groan that comes from the upper control arm bushings. It...
• Re: Front shock bushing questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:52:01 -0700
  ...The knurled end is meant to keep the collar seated in the rubber lower bushing. I also found the rubber lower bushing has a...
• Re: where did the starter bushing go?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:28:46 -0400
  On Diesel vans I've seen a couple of cases where the starter bushings (either front or rear on the starter motor) have been...
• Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:10:03 -0700
  ...I used a large socket (34mm I think) as a drift to get the first bushing out, then used the old bushing to drive...
• torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:10:49 -0500
  ...My mechanic tells me I need torsion rod bushings and then gives me a part number of 251 407 077, which looks to me...
• starter bushing question
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 19:26:19 -0600
  ...Now I have my new starter and, being a good boy, decided to change the starter bushing. I bought a 10.7mm tap and...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:04:11 +0100
  ...So what should you replace, the bushing or the ball joint? When changing the bushings, after install you have to secure the bushings with...
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:16:44 -0800
  ...The “bushings” on the armature of the motor are oil lite bushings meaning they have been impregnated with oil. The oil come out as...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:38:06 -0500
  My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:03:49 -0300
  ...Side middle window bushingsAfter cuting the tabs as described, I glued mine with a small dab of two part epoxy (black) ABS bumper repair...
• Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:50:24 -0700
  When replacing a drop link I tried to replace original rubber bushings and other assorted rubber, however I could not seem to compress to...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:47:21 +0000
  At this point I try refuse to install or at least warranty the OEM design bushings. For the PowerFelx I have only experienced 1...
• Blessed silence
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 12:55:32 EDT
  ...I got both bushings out with a hammer and some heat, but the heat slagged the plastic in the bushings so I knew that...
• Re: Front Ends and Bushings - 86 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:59:41 -0400
  Along with the upper A-Arm bushings and shocks, I'd suggest upper ball joints and the tie-rod ends. You might as well...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:17:13 -0500
  ...I just installed the > powerflex bushing to replace possibly the original bushing my van came with > and noticed a magical improvement! I believe that...
• Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:56:08 EDT
  The only thing I would suggest is replacing the starter bushing. This is the bushing that is in the transmission bellhousing which holds the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:59:55 -0700
  Weddle in Calif has the Brass crosshaft bushings last I checked. 805-562-8600 Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86...