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• Re: how so I install stabilizer link bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:19:05 -0600
  ...how so I install stabilizer link bushings? > > How does one usually install the stabilizer bar bushings that join the > horizontal bar to the downward...
• Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:06:47 -0700
  ...What is the list experience with this? Anyone ever heard of these rubber bushings failing suddenly and causing an accident? Thanks, Martin
• Steering rack bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:14:54 -0500
  ...to my astonishment and dismay, mine came fitted with the rubber bushings in the mounts. I had assumed they would not and ordered four...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:38:06 -0500
  Thanks again John > > Another annoying pitfall is the four pressed-in threaded bushings the > thermostat bolts go into. If the bolts are rusted in...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:16:14 -0500
  radiator fan motors rarely go bad.
• Press for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:26:59 -0400
  Greetings all, I am thinking about getting a press, one of those frame type presses, for bushings, bearing etc from Harbor Freight. I've...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:03:16 -0500
  ...I knew the upper control arm bushings were worn because of the tell tale squeeking - however when I took the bus to a trusted...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:50:20 -0400
  It would be well and good to replace worn bushings but by some accounts, new bushings squeak just the same. Perhaps the geometry involved...
• Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -0700
  ...Im wondering if the bushings i installed are the wrong size, ARE VANAGON A-ARM BUSHINGS ALL THE SAME?(VANAGON YEARS) Do i need...
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 May 2021 07:51:32 -0700
  Eric, The rubber bushings that fit over the studs on the rad? Did they fail by going hard or did they crack? Nice to...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:47:38 -0500
  ...I have seen the lower bushings require cutting out and sometimes weld repair there and many times have to do welding work at the...
• Re: handling on pre '68
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:43:02 -0400
  >I have to replace the link pin and bushings on my '65. Problem is: where >do I find a reamer for the bushings? I...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:04:54 -0700
  ...list! Keith Keith Adams wrote: > > I ordered a bunch of shifter bushings and stuff from the > dealer, and they said all these parts were...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:18:10 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings >> >> Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only >> replaced the upper >> control arm bushings and the...
• Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:13:49 -0400
  ...So, what's involved for replacement? Looks like plenty of bushings up front also need replacement. Can they be done gradually, over time, or...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:23:11 -0500
  ...Front End Suspension - 1985 No they couldn't do the front end alignment because the bushings were so worn - sorry if I wasn't...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:20:39 -0500
  ...HIJACK POST------------------------------------------<snip> I just got a message from one of the TheSamba sellers, that he is selling shifter bushings that don't wear...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
  Don, the two bushings at the mount points of the steering rack are probably worn (loose). If you have someone rock the steering wheel...
• Re: (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:05:04 -0700
  ...At the very > > least, I'd like to get 2 of the bushings by Friday. I have a feeling > > that when I call the...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:44:59 -0800
  My bushings don't squeak so much when it's raining, but it's getting worse again. I'll have to replace them soon...
• Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:15:42 -0700
  Has anyone considered replacing the bushings that support the transmission and front differential / VC. If these bushings wear out over time they might affect...
• Steering rack do it yourself rebuilding?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:09:24 -0700
  ...Rack end bushings Pinion adjustment bushing Input shaft bearing Grease seal The end bushings have to be honed to fit right, and you use...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:51:23 -0400
  ...I > already purchased some control arm bushings, and now see there are some > polyurethane style available from Burly motors and some other sources. > Curious...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:32:18 -0700
  ...These bushings have some powder on them. Neil. On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The...
• Difficult First Gear
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:02:02 -0700
  ...If you have worn bushings, I strongly recommend you purchase and replace ALL of them. If the bushings are good and nothing is loose...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:09:14 -0600
  Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7:01 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57...
• Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
  Historical mailing list - VWQ47
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:53:57 +1000
  I need to replace a couple of the bushings on the stabilizer (anti-roll) bar in my '82 Vanagon. I have the replacements and...
• uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:31:39 -0400
  ...after deciding to change my upper control arm bushings, I finally looked up the job in my Haynes manual, to find THIS under the...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:43:57 -0400
  Wes; While you have it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything, including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 6 May 2010 00:24:16 +0000
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:59:24 -0700
  ...replacing the bushings seems a necessity now. > > ..... > > I have read on this list about others replacing the bushings. How have you > folks done the...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:09:31 -0800
  ...Another annoying pitfall is the four pressed-in threaded bushings the thermostat bolts go into. If the bolts are rusted in, you can spin...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:24:00 +0000
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• Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:02:07 -0500
  ...But, given the difficulty of adjusting the steel sleeves in the mounted bushings I am glad I used the whole bushings and reducer. Over...
• sway bar drop link bushing question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:01:15 -0700
  ...I am going to screw in then weld threaded section The old "ring end" rubber bushings are VW and my question is: is the...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:07:32 -0400
  ...I guess on the trip the bushings went from sqeaking to thunking, combined with noticeable camber changes. Both control arms were removed at a...
• PST FRONT SWAY BAR--Picture of the installation
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 15:25:14 -0700
  I went ahead and installed it with the old OEM end link bushings and the PST Eurethane "D"shaped bushings. I made a 2...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:14 -0500
  ...Replaced > the brakes, a caliper and line, bearings, and all bushings right down to > the steering rack with polyurethane and on the inner ones...
• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 May 2011 10:51:38 -0700
  ...On a race car, I used Delrin bushings...essentially non-elastic..for excellent feel. The Poly ones on the van are a compromise between...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...Get each new bushing tack welded.This work may cost more than the new bushings.Before you contract a gas station to so the...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:48:00 -0500
  ...Lube Raditor fan motor bushings? > > Hi all. > > Bench tested a rad fan from an 85 Vanagon "Transporter" and it runs > and sounds ok. It...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:01:48 -0400
  All vanagons use the same ball joints and control arm mounts (bushings). While thing are a part consider replacing those and also the radius...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:52:28 -0500
  Powerflex bushings installed for a few years now. I purchased and installed these right when Chris started selling them. Very easy to install. Excellent...
• grease needle
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 20:48:10 -0500
  ...I bought it for the sqeaking polyurethane bushings on my GTI's neuspeed anti-sway bars. Worked perfectly to shoot a little grease in...
• FS: Sliding window locks, door handles, fuel pump, rear wiper motor, upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:31:24 -0700
  ...sliding window locks (used) - $10 door handles (used) - $8 fuel pump (used) - $45 rear wiper motor (used) - $45 upper control arm bushings (new) - $15...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:55:44 -0800
  these guys can give you the best info http://t3technique.com/
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 May 94 19:32:24 CDT
  from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1988 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 40 Number: 88-01
• Re: Syncro Powerflex UCA bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:40:42 -0400
  I haven't used those bushings yet! Will be in the near future. The eccentric washers are (were) available in three different thicknesses. For...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:37:19 -0700
  ...at 9:54 PM, Bill MacLachlan wrote: > > I'm replacing the bushings on the front end of my 82. > I've dropped the strut...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 07:37:00 -0800
  ...I see no > rubber bushings in those pics. On top of that I now know exactly what > brackets you are implementing and there are...
• Re: Caster--was Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:15:34 -0500
  If the caster is off, that is one more indication the radius rod bushings are shot. Don't be surprised at the wear or...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:51:50 +0000
  ...I have photos of the difference between the old and new bushings and the rusted metal sleve that goes inside the bushing. The design...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:22:43 -0500
  Sorry bout that. I was talking about control arm bushings. You need 4
• 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...
• bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 11:49:58 -0700
  ...Was wondering how tightly the armature should fit into the bushings in the ends of the starter motor (diesel differs slightly from the standard...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:12:11 -0700
  UPDATE I looked a little deeper and found that the bushings are packed with grease already. I took off the connection to the upper...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:39:42 -0600
  ...Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in > as per bentley? or will the bolt hold everything together...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:23:53 +0000
  ...Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000 By far the toughest bushing of the whole suspension to...
• Re: Looking for cause of clanking beneath front end
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:18:45 -0500
  Sway bar bushings? Ciao! Chris Mills Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ# 5944649
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:49:43 -0800
  ...Control arm bushings At 08:51 AM 01/26/2000 -0800, you wrote: >In getting ready to put in my new Syncro springs and...