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• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:22 -0600
  I was planning on using the picked lower control arms so I don't have to mess those bolts. I've got a complete...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list - "Warren Chapman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:03:34 -0500
  ...I thought this offest of ET 38 to be too close to the steering arms in front and rear trailing arms in the rear...
• Lowering a Bay
  Historical mailing list - Duncan
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 14:58:00 +0200
  ...It is now resting on the bump stop arms, so I am going to cut them off and install some beetle rear gas adjustable...
• Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:57:17 -0400
  ...Not sure what to do for the bike - the Westy roof is as tall as me and my outstretched arms. Obviously I'll need...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:55:00 -0500
  ...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: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:08:16 -0700
  ...I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. > Seems to work so far :-) > > Blog post here > > https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23...
• Re: Camper tables
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 17:40:48 -0700
  ...Makes me glad the table arms in my '81 are plain aluminum. Bill (Bill@freeholder.com) ---------------------------------------------------------- 90% of life is just showing up. HTTP...
• Re: Rust proofing-Yes or No
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:11:19 -0400
  ...it back under the bus and >into the cavaties (like suspension arms and so forth). but where to get it, >i don't know...
• Re: what other seats are a direct replacment incld tseats with
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:35:05 -0600
  ...what other seats are a direct replacment incld tseats with > foldable arms > > > some subaru WRX stii seats would be nice in a vanagon :<) > > chris
• Re: Clutch Cross-shaft Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:48:26 -0700
  ...On 4/5/10, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I never even had noticed how those arms are welded only partially to...
• Re: DISASTER AT JIFFY LUBE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 13:55:18 -0400
  ...These racks are the centerpost kind with the four retractable arms that come out to the four mounting points under the frame. The JL...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:04:34 -0600
  ...Others > have made mods to their crank arms and chosen different, though more > expensive, IIRC, speakers to solve this. lots about this in the...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:09:21 -0500
  ...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: clutch diagnosis and replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 03:43:04 EDT
  ...I bet that 90% of all Vanagon transaxles come to me with worn out clutch arms. This is the best time to replace if...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:52:54 -0400
  ...Takes two people unless your arms are twelve feet long <g>. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy...
• Rear Sway bar hardware.........anyone installed a factory rear ba r...I am looking for mounting hardware....links
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 23:13:03 -0500
  ...too......I just need the links that connect the bars to the rear trailing arms Malibu Tony 85' Westy..........1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:49:13 EDT
  ...This is > important >for the Syncros as the cast arms do not bend to provide > conformance. > Hi All, Now...I am confused?? Do the...
• Re: westfalia table storage
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:59:23 -0500
  ...We might be persuaded to modify a few arms and sell them on an exchange basis.... Anyone interested....? $45 each exchange + shipping JonR Amherst...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:51:31 -0500
  ...I still have the rocker arms w/adj screws if you want them.
• Rear anti-roll bar installed!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:12:21 -0400
  ...end links from the bar to the control arms, drilled holes in the control arms to attach the links and ta-da, looks like...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:46:02 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure VW didn't use that for the control arms. No, I'm pretty sure they used ductile/nodular cast iron...
• stans damn cats Re: windshield wiper help
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 00:25:25 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > Many times your wiper arms get stripped at the pivot post because the > neighborhood and feral cats...
• Wiper Madness.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:05:40 -0700
  ...Why is this happening and how do I fix it other than adjusting the wiper arms on the spindle. Jim 1991 Syncro Westy
• Syncro Front end parts?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:26:57 -0600
  Before I put them on ebay, is there any interest in a pair of upper and lower control arms and the steering arm thingies...
• Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:33:27 +0000
  ...a sports car ! It's a power steering, cast lower control arms van, btw. all fun ! Scott> I second this. I have Continental Vanco...
• Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:24:28 -0600
  ...Painting the Wind Shield Wipers The paint or Black Powder Coat is coming off the wiper arms on my '89 Westy. Any suggestions to...
• FW: Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:28:43 -0800
  ...Engine cutting out > > Problems not your computer, but your Air Flow Meter - there are a set of > wiper arms on the inside of the...
• [Syncro] 16" wheels and XCL tires for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:07:53 -0800
  ...these tires will NOT fit 14" trailing arms, but work fine for syncros with 16" trailing arms, I have used this size on my...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:22:20 -0700
  Seem to slide just fine and do the job of keeping the arms aligned correctly. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Creech" <jacreech@visuallink.com...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:20:58 -0700
  ...skylight flex arm repair > >Epoxyed regular button on the arms in place of the little worn out wheels > per a list suggestion.< > > you mean...
• 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...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:13:08 -0700
  cast iron rear trialing arms ! ??? that can't be cheap, or light weight. ( thinking of shipping weight, but much more of unsprung weight on...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon? No drilling required
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:42:52 +1200
  ...Not a real rigid A but two arms, one pivoted on the other just behind the hitch; at the ends of the legs are...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:26:42 -0400
  ...Ken On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Are all upper control arms the same? > I...
• Failed Inspection- questions on rust and ball joints
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 13 May 2011 20:56:54 -0400
  ...welded in place, as the centering pins on the rear trailing arms are "missing". Anything worth noting about that? Or anyone running without the...
• Re: JCWhipme where are you?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:22:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...a JC Whitney; mail order distributor, box store, chain, > secret underground arms dealer, or what? > > Larry (We don't have JCW's in Canada...
• Re: Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:12:45 +0200
  ...It takes the word "Armstrong" to another level :-) I'd say the Scirocco wheel should fit, but the easiest way to answer your question...
• underneath 84 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 12:24:12 -0400
  ...no rust rack and pinion steering OEM all front suspension idler arms radiator radiator fan front radiator hoses e-mail with other needs parts...
• Re: no offense
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:04:22 -0600
  ...chains?? >>>> so they know where to stop shaving. >>> >>> >>> Italians shave their arms?? >>> >>> :) >>> >> >> Every time I go out for a Pizza I wish they would >> >> ;-) >> > >
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:49:44 -0400
  ...Removed the arms, walked them over to a machine shop and shortly thereafter had the new bushings pressed, and tacked in place. It's...
• Re: Wiper Arm Question-any source for a replacement rear wiper spring?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:37:10 EDT
  ...Does anyone on the list have a source > for replacing the spring on the rear wiper? i have rear wiper arms.. chris ************** It's...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:45:09 +1300
  ...The Bay suspension merely added semitrailing arms to the Split's trailing arms; the front suspension beams remained the same and are interchangable, making...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:19:10 -0700
  > Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? That does ring a bell. I guess it's not rocket surgery but getting the...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 18 May 2007 17:30:37 -0500
  ...as part B of the question, pretend it's a >>Vanagon w/o the control arms. >> >>TIA >> >>DM&FS
• Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
  Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 08:56:18 -0500
  ...something (as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms 2 : something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters...
• Re: cats and stan's wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 13:52:10 -0600
  ...Get used to messing with your wiper arms. The local cats climb on my Westy all the time and drag the wipers down to...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:59:44 -0700
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger side does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Adjusting lifters preload
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 9 Oct 2019 10:34:45 -0700
  hi all, after installing new rocker arms and adjusting the preload by a mechanic, the valves on my 2.1 WBX are noisy when...
• Re: Showers Redux & Sponge Baths
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:42:52 -0500
  ...Scrub the face, neck, ears, torso, legs, arms, then hair with >scant, but adequate soap. We use Zest, as it rinses easily. Giving a...
• Arms in the way
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:44:39 -0800
  Okay, does anyones armrest work right? I mean on the front seats. Mine move around after being positioned with that adjustable screw. After a...
• Arm rest brackets fatigue heads up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:53:58 -0800
  ...the fasteners isle grab 8 number 12 bolts & change all the arms reat bracket bolts just spent few hrs drilling those busted bolt out...
• Have several 84 buses, on seems to sway more in wind.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:23:45 -0600
  If there is a worn part that lets the front in sway what is it? The sway bar and arms & are there. I've...
• Radius Rods...slightly bowed or perfectly straight?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 11:55:38 -0700
  ...One thing I've noticed is a slight bow in the radius arms. Is this normal...or should they be perfectly straight? (I don...
• Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:10:19 -0700
  ...I'm replacing the right lower and upper control arms because of my recent accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
• Wipers spring (Westy 85)
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Tue, 11 Jun 96 09:16:01 -0400
  Hi, I have recently buy a wiper spring helper, it's something like a spring with two hooks that goes around arms. After some...
• Re: Ball joints - Pickle Fork?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 19:47:31 EDT
  ...IT IS REAL EASY TO POP THE JOINTS out of the arms with these tools. Get a set cost is only about $10~$12...
• Usable Parts--Aircooled 83 to Watercooled 84
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 15:41:37 EDT
  ...Ditto rocker arms, pushrods and lifters? TIA, John Houser, Jr. 84 westy
• Re: windshield wiper help(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:22:05 -0600
  >We just have to deal with wiper arms that strip when you turn on the >wipers and there is too much snow or ice...
• Re: What do you say to the customs guys when heading South??
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:23:26 -0500
  I'm always welcomed with open arms when I tell the Canucks that I'm visiting Canada for a few weeks to visit and...